Panthera Leo (Noun)
Meaning
Large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Panthera leo, commonly referred to as the lion, is the second-largest cat species and a prominent part of its ecosystem.
- In some African regions, panthera leo is considered a symbol of strength, power, and royalty.
- Panthera leo is threatened by various human activities such as poaching and loss of natural habitats.
- According to the species' genetic research, panthera leo is divided into two subspecies in Africa: western, and eastern/southern.
- A male panthera leo features a prominent mane that darkens with age, differentiating the species from most other big cats.