Once roamed North Africa, now mostly extinct in the wild, with few in captivity
Found in the Gir Forest of India, these lions are smaller with a unique fold of skin
Critically endangered, this subspecies has a smaller population in the West African region
Native to East Africa, known for its distinctive mane and a slightly different body structure
Once native to South Africa, this lion is considered extinct in the wild since the 19th century
A rare genetic mutation leads to their distinctive color; they are not a separate species
A very rare color variation due to melanism; sightings are extremely uncommon