Comparisons
How big is a lion? Size and weight compared with a tiger and a human
A male lion weighs 150 to 260 kg and stands about 1.2 m at the shoulder. See how lions measure…
Animal group
Mammalia
Mammals are a diverse group of warm-blooded animals known for their unique characteristics, such as having hair or fur on their bodies and producing milk to feed their young. They range from tiny creatures like mice and bats to some of the largest animals on Earth, like elephants and whales. Mammals live in various habitats, from dense forests and vast oceans to arid deserts and snowy mountain peaks. Whether it’s the playful dolphins in the sea, the majestic lions in the savannah, or the curious monkeys in the jungle, mammals play a vital role in the balance of nature. They are fascinating creatures, each with its own set of behaviors, diets, and adaptations that help them thrive in their environments.
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Comparisons
A male lion weighs 150 to 260 kg and stands about 1.2 m at the shoulder. See how lions measure…
Adaptations
Snow leopards survive the high mountains of Asia with a huge tail, furry snowshoe paws and a big warming nose.…
Speed
The fastest cheetah ever tracked in the wild hit 93 km/h (58 mph). Here is how scientists measured it, why…
Adaptations
The Sunda tiger is the smallest living tiger. Meet its key adaptations, see how big it gets, and learn why…
Behaviour
Lions kill other lions fairly often, mostly cubs after new males take over a pride, but they rarely eat them.…
Adaptations
The platypus is an Australian mammal that lays eggs, hunts with its eyes shut using an electric-sensing bill, and has…
Adaptations
The 3 key adaptations of a kangaroo, sorted into structural, behavioural and physiological, with a labelled diagram, myths, a quiz…
Diet & feeding
Brown bears are omnivores that eat grasses, roots, berries, ants, salmon and young moose. Their diet changes with the seasons…
Senses
Nobody has measured how far a lion can smell. Here is what lions really use their noses for, and how…
Diet & feeding
Elk are the majestic creatures. They are herbivorous animals with a diverse and adaptable diet. Their feeding habits vary according…
Conservation & population
About 50 Javan rhinos survive, all in Ujung Kulon National Park in Indonesia, after poachers killed 26 between 2019 and…
Conservation & population
There were 15,752 white rhinos at the end of 2024, almost all of them southern white rhinos. The northern white…