Lions, Panthera leo, are muscular big cats with a robust build. Adult males weigh between 150-250 kg and measure 1.8-2.1 meters in body length, excluding the tail, which adds another 60-100 cm. Females are smaller, weighing 120-182 kg and measuring 1.6-1.8 meters. Lions have powerful limbs, large paws equipped with retractable claws, and sharp teeth