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American lion

American lion
Photo: Ed Bierman from CA, usa · CC BY 2.0 (via Wikimedia Commons)

The American lion (Panthera atrox) is a carnivorous mammal native to North America.

The American lion, with the species name meaning "savage" or "cruel", also called the North American lion) is an extinct pantherine cat native to North America during the Late Pleistocene from around 129,000 to 13,100 years ago. Genetic evidence suggests that its closest living relative is the lion, — Wikipedia

Scientific name
Panthera atrox
Class
Mammal
Family / order
Felidae
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Terrestrial
Found in
North America

What does an American lion eat?

The american lion is a carnivore, feeding on other animals.

Where do American lions live?

American lions are found in North America, in terrestrial habitats.

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