The lion is a forest animal and is known as the King of Forest.
It has four legs, a very sensitive nose, 2 years and the face is full of hair. Its paws are very strong.
The lion is a carnivore animal. It eats flesh and cannot eat vegetables and plants.
It is an important part of our ecosystem as it keeps herbivore animals under check by hunting them.
Lions are also kept in zoos and in national parks.