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Smithsonian Lion Cam

A North American glimpse of an iconic African predator.

Source:Smithsonian's National Zoo·Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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Smithsonian Lion Cam

Smithsonian's National Zoo

About This Camera

The Great Cats exhibit at the Smithsonian's National Zoo features African lions in a habitat designed for natural behaviors. The cam captures resting, grooming, and the occasional roar that carries across the zoo.

African Lion

Panthera leo

Africa's largest cat and the only big cat that lives in social groups. Lion populations have declined by an estimated 43% over the past two decades, with strongholds remaining in Botswana, Tanzania, Kenya, and South Africa.

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Free classroom resources paired with this cam.

Animal Cam Bingo — Edition 1

K-2, 3-5 · 20 min

Behavior Observation Ethogram — Mammal Edition

6-8, 9-12 · 45 min

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