Question

Zoological name of the lion is
A. Panthera Tigris
B. Panthera leo
C. Panthera pardus
D. Felis Leo

Answer 1

Tiger, lion, and leopard belong to the genus 'Panthera'.
'Panthera leo'- zoological name for lion.
'Panthera pardus' - the zoological name for leopard.
'Panthera tigris' - the zoological name for the tiger.
Felis is another genus that includes small and medium-sized cats.

Complete answer:
Option A- Panthera tigris
This is the zoological name for a tiger. It is the largest extant cat species and a member of the genus Panthera. It is mostly recognised for its dark vertical stripes on orange-brown fur with a lighter underside. It is an apex predator, largely preying on ungulates such as deer and wild boar.

Option B- Panthera leo
This is the zoological name for lions. It is a species in the family Felidae and a member of the genus Panthera. It has a muscular, deep-chested body, short, rounded head, round ears, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. It is sexually dimorphic and adult male lions have a prominent mane.

Option C- Panthera pardus
This is the zoological name for leopard. It is one of the five extant species in the genus Panthera and a member of the Felidae. It occurs in a wide range in sub-Saharan Africa, in small parts of Western and Central Asia, on the Indian subcontinent to Southeast and East Asia.

Option D- Felis leo
This refers to large carnivorous feline mammals (Panthera leo) of Africa and northwest India. It possesses a short tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders.

So, the correct option is option B- 'Panthera leo'.

Note: The lion has always been a symbol of strength, power and ferocity. During WWF tours to Africa, seeing the majestic species up-close is sure to be a spine-tingling experience. African lions are the most social of all big cats who live together in groups or “prides.” A pride consists of about 15 lions.