Panthera Leo Leo-a rare lion that roams India in numbers of under 1000 today. These are very large lions, known to be 10 feet long, and have a range of colors in their fur-including black. Facing threats of poaching and other environmental hazards, they are fortunately increasing in numbers.
For my love of all cats, here is the noble male Asiatic Lion in watercolor.
(And just for fun, here's my little wildcat, also just as noble)
