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How many lions are left in the world today?

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Today, there are only about 20,000; lions are extinct in 26 African countries." The population count from the IUCN Red List is slightly more optimistic, but not much: They estimate there are 20,000 to 39,000 lions left in the wild. read more

Lions no longer inhabit 80 percent of their historical habitat, surviving in only 28 African countries and India. In 26 other African countries where lions once lived, they have gone extinct. Farmers often kill lions because they believe lions are a threat to their livestock. read more

Humans have hunted lions as trophies and have killed them when they posed a threat to farm animals. Lions can weigh up to 550 pounds and can reach a top speed of 35 miles per hour. They live up to 15 years and reach sexual maturity in 2 to 3 years. read more

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