White lion
Panthera leo
Living in groups called prides, the lion is the dominant predator on the
African savanna. Lions are losing habitat as agriculture spreads and
most survive only in parks and reserves. White lions, specifically, no
longer remain in the wild and very few are found in zoos. A recessive
gene resulting in a light-colored coat distinguishes the white lion from
other lions, though they are members of the same species.
Fact file:
Height: Male up to 4 ft
Female up to 3.6 ft
Weight: Male 330 to 530 lbs
Female 270 to 400 lbs
Lifespan: Up to 18 years
Habitat: Savanna, and woodland and scrubland
Prey: Primarily hoofed mammals such as gazelles and zebras, some
small mammals, birds and reptiles
Current Range: Central Africa