A The '''lion ''' is a large [[feline]]. Today restricted to Africa south of the [[Sahara]] and a small population in the Kathiawar peninsula of [[India]], historically lions were also found throughout the [[Middle East]], North Africa and in Southern Europe; hunting down the Nemean Lion was amongst the twelve labours of [[Hercules]].
Lions are unusual amongst felines for their social habits, typically living in small family groups called prides, and their [[sexual dimorphism]], the male lion being readily distinguished from the lioness by his mane.
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[[Category:MammalsFelines]]