The Asiatic lion - vital statistics

Here is your quick 'at a glance' guide to the key facts and figures about the Asiatic lion. You can also download the Asiatic lion factsheet in PDF format to print out at home. The factsheet also includes information about the habitat, behaviour and conservation of the lion of India.

Scientific name: Panthera leo persica

Weight: Male 150-250Kg; Female 120-180Kg

Length (head and body): Male 1.7-2.5m; Female 1.4-1.75m

Length (tail): 70-105cm

Shoulder height: Male 1-1.23m; Female 80-107cm

Sexual Maturity: Male 5 years; Female 4 years

Mating season: All year round

Gestation period: 100-119 days

Number of young: 1 to 6

Birth interval: 18-26 months

Typical diet: Deer, antelope, wild boar, buffalo

Lifespan: 16-18 years

You can download the lion factsheet here (290kb).