• Female lions reach two thirds of their adult size by the time they are 2 years old. Males begin to really grow at 3 years and by 4 will be almost their adult size and weight. Both males and females continue to grow until they are 6 years old, primarily becoming more massive.
•African Lion males measure from 5-8 feet in length with the tail adding up to an extra 3 feet. They stand approximately 4 feet tall at the shoulder, weighing between 330 -550 pounds.
• Female African lions are 4-6 feet in length, with a equally long tail. Females are shorter than males, 3.5 feet tall at the shoulder. Females weigh between 264 - 400 pounds.
• The largest lion on record was almost 11' long and weighed nearly 700 lbs. |