Defenders of Wildlife
Kids' Planet: African Lion (Panthera Leo)
Get the facts about African Lions! What do they eat? Where do they live? This site has a fact sheet for all of your questions.
San Diego Zoo Global
San Diego Zoo: Lion
This resource provides extensive information about the lion, including several photos and audio clips.
National Geographic Kids
National Geographic Kids: Animals: Lions
Students doing research about lions will find this site very helpful. Video and audio clips, photographs, a map, and fun facts will enhance research projects.
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Lion (Panthera Leo)
Explore the world of the Lion and gain a greater understanding of this powerful feline through statistics and information on its evolution, appearance, habitat, behavior, diet, breeding, and more.
African Wildlife Foundation
African Wildlife Foundation: Lion
This resource takes an exploratory look at the lion. Content includes information on this animal's physical characteristics, habitat, behavior, diet, caring for the young, predators, and more.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: African Lion
Learn fascinating facts about the habitat, behavior, physical characteristics, and diet of the African lion, and discover the threats that many of them face today.
Other
San Francisco Zoo: Sumatran Tiger
Meet the Sumatran tiger, discover fascinating facts, and learn about their physical characteristics, diet, habitat, behavior, and conservation status.
Other
Zoo Miami: African Lion
Contains a general overview plus interesting facts about the African lion's diet, size, weight, habitat, and conservation.
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Museum of Nature: Lion
Lions of today mainly live in protected areas as their survival is threatened. Facts and pictures are found on this animal facts page.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Lion
Wikipedia, a free and open-source encyclopedia, offers a detailed overview of the lion. Content includes a focus on lions in the wild, attacks on humans, cross-breeding with tigers, and more.
Other
Big Cats Online: Lion (Panthera Leo)
Explore the world of the lion. Content looks at the lion's unique characteristics, hunting abilities, social structure, and habitat.
Chicago Zoological Society
Chicago Zoological Society: Zoo Explorer: African Lion
In addition to quick facts, the Brookfield Zoo offers information on the social and eating habits, appearance, habitat, and other characteristics of the African lion.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Lion
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Lions (Panthera leo), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species, and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: Lion Facts and Information
Explores characteristics, types of lions, and other interesting fun facts.
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium
Pittsburgh Zoo: African Lion
African lions are the only cats known to live in groups. Use this resource to learn why lions roar and other interesting facts.
Curated OER
Ar Kive: Lion (Panthera Leo)
It seems that no animal has inspired the imagination of man more than the lion (Panthera leo). Characterized as fearsome, courageous and majestic, the lion's strength and ferocity has earned it the title of 'King of the Beasts' in many...