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🦁 Mammals

Lion

Panthera leo

Lion (Panthera leo)

Photo : Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

KrugerRare
Masai MaraRare
AmboseliRare
TsavoRare
Points60 and up

The only cat that lives in groups: a pride often has 10 to 15 members.

Tracker tip

🎯 Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day. Look for them in the shade at midday, and on the move at dawn.

Where to see it

Kruger : rare · Masai Mara : rare · Amboseli : rare · Tsavo : rare

In the collections

It belongs to the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) and the Cats (all the wild cats). Complete the collection in Jambo Tembo to earn a bonus.

FAQ

Where can I see a lion on safari?

The lion lives in all four parks covered by Jambo Tembo. It's easiest to spot in Kruger and Masai Mara and Amboseli and Tsavo (rare).

How do I recognise a lion?

The only cat that lives in groups: a pride often has 10 to 15 members. With Jambo Tembo, one photo is enough: the AI recognises it (Panthera leo) offline.

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