The lion is referred to as the king of beasts.
On the African plain, he's the undisputed top carnivore.
It can reach a weight of 143kg (315lbs) and is rivaled only by the tiger in terms of size.
But tigers don't inhabit the plains and shrublands here in Africa and this lion is the apex predator.
Muscular and shockingly powerful, this big cat can take down animals much larger than itself.
Capable hunters, these animals primarily eat food that they have killed themselves, but they are also occasionally known to be scavengers, taking the kill of other animals.