Lion (Panthera leo), pride members grooming, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Mountain Zebra National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Munchner Lowenparade (Munich Lion Parade), one of many colourful painted statues of lions to be found throughout the city, Munich, Bavaria (Bayern), Germany, Europe

Pavilion of Everlasting Clarity on Lion Hill in Lijiang, Yunnan, China, Asia

The rock fortress of Sigiriya (Lion Rock), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Sri Lanka, Asia

Stained glass window depicting Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, Holy Trinity Cathedral, the largest Orthodox church in the country, built between 1935 and 1942, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Africa

An adult gentoo penguin (Pygoscelis papua papua) looking at his chick, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Lion (Panthera leo), Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), and tourist vehicle, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Captive mountain lion (cougar) (Felis concolor) crossing a stream, Minnesota Wildlife Connection, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Captive mountain lion mother and two cubs (cougar) (Felis concolor) standing on a rock in a river, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Gentoo penguins (Pygocelis papua papua) getting out of the water, Sea Lion Island, Falkland Islands, South Atlantic, South America

Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor), in captivity, Sandstone, Minnesota, United States of America, North America

Male lion (Panthera leo) face, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Mountain lion or cougar (Felis concolor) in snow, near Bozeman, Montana, United States of America, North America

Lion (Panthera leo), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Donatello's Marzocco (the Lion), symbol of Florence, Loggia dei Lanzi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Architectural detail of the New York Public Library (NYPL), second largest in the USA and fourth largest in the world, New York City, United States of America, North America

Architectural detail of the New York Public Library (NYPL), second largest in the USA and fourth largest in the world, New York City, United States of America, North America

A young sea lion plays under the an oil rig platform, Southern California.

Lion Tower and a pond with fountains in the gardens of the Alcazar de Los Reyes Cristianos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cordoba, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

African Lion (Panthera Leo), Zambia, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Lion cub, Kruger National Park, South Africa, Africa

Northern (Steller) sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) hauled out in Inian Pass, Southeastern Alaska, Pacific Ocean, United States of America, North America

Northern (Steller) sea lion (Eumetopias jubatus) bull feeding on fisherman's scraps near Petersburg, Alaska, United States of America, North America

African Lion (Panthera Leo), Zambia, Africa

Sea lion blowing bubbles, Los Islotes, La Paz, Mexico.

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), with snorkeler at Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), with photographer at Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Scenic view of Leon Dormido (Sleeping Lion) Island off San Cristobal Island in the Galapagos Islands, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), with snorkeler at Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

South American sea lion bull (Otaria flavescens) at breeding colony just outside Ushuaia, Beagle Channel, Argentina, South America

Lion (Panthera leo) playing with vegetation, Zimanga Private Game Reserve, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) walking with its cubs, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lioness (Panthera leo) and cub, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) flehming, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

A male lion (Panthera leo) feeds on an African elephant (Loxodonta africana), Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

An African elephant (Loxodonta africana) chases away a lion (Panthera leo) resting along its path, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) resting, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) resting, Savuti, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Alerted springboks (Antidorcas marsupialis) watching lion cubs (Panthera leo), Nxai Pan National Park, Botswana, Africa

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup nursing in the Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup and curious bird, Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) pup and curious bird, Galapagos Island Archipelago, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Pallas Athene statue, Austrian Parliament, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Vienna, Austria, Europe

Pregnant female California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), on Los Islotes, Baja California Sur, Mexico, North America

Female lion (Panthera leo) hunting wildebeest, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion couple (Panthera leo), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Male lion (Panthera leo), Addo National Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Mother Lion licks its offspring under shady bush, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

Oman Across The Ages Museum, Architect Cox Architecture, 2023, Wilayat of Manah, Ad Dakhiliyah Governate, Sultanate of Oman, Arabian Peninsula

Young Lion shows affection to its mother while resting under a shady bush, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

African Lion (Panthera Leo), Zambia, Africa

African Lion (Panthera Leo), Zambia, Africa

African Lion (Panthera Leo), Zambia, Africa

Young Lion affectionately head butts its sibling, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

A pride of Lions rest under a shady bush, South Luangwa National Park, Zambia, Africa

California sea lion (Zalophus californianus), porpoising in the water in Puerto Refugio, Baja California, Sea of Cortez, Mexico, North America

Phuoc Long Buddhist pagoda, traditional Chinese lion dancing, celebrating New Year, Tan Chau. Vietnam

Lion (Panthera leo) chasing crocadile away, on buffalo kill, Chobe National Park, Botswana

The Victoria Memorial statue outside Buckingham Palace, the official residence of the Queen in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Male lion (Panthera leo), backlit, Addo Elephant National Park, South Africa, Africa

Sleeping lion cub, Chobe National Park, Botswana, Africa

Roaring lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Roaring lion (Panthera leo), Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Kalahari, Northern Cape, South Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo), Uganda, Africa

A lion (Panthera leo) hiding in tall grass, Tsavo, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Cotswold Lion sheep in snow, Bourton-on-the-Hill, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Merlion Statue with the city skyline in the background, Marina Bay, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Asia

Bull Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) with snorkeler underwater at Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos sea lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) underwater at Santiago Island, Galapagos, Ecuador, South America

Lion cub roaring, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Roaring Lion, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion cub biting mother's tail, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion with cub in mouth, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion cubs (Panthera leo), Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

Sea Lion (Otaria flavescens), Ballestas Islands near Paracas, Ica Region, Peru, South America

A male and female lion (Panthera leo) mating in Serengeti National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa

A male New Zealand sea lion (Hooker's sea lion) guards juvenile females of the species on Allans Beach, Otago Peninsula, Otago, South Island, New Zealand, Pacific

Hikers at the Lion Rock mountain peak, viewing the city of Hong Kong from a high point, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Kowloon and Hong Kong city view at sunset from the Lion Rock mountain peak, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Fontana dell'Obelisco with Egyptian lion statues in the Piazza del Popolo, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Lion under Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli National Park, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lion (Panthera leo) male, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Lion cubs (Panthera leo) playing, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, South Africa, Africa

Wild baby Australian Sea Lion resting on sand in the Seal Bay Conservation Park, Kangaroo Island, Australia, Pacific

Lioness hunting across Samburu National Reserve, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Inner courtyard with cast iron lion inside royal Mysore Palace, constructed between 1897 and 1912, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki), Punta Carola Beach, San Cristobal (Chatham) Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki), Mangrove Forest on a trail to Concha de Perla, Isabela (Albemarle) Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Galapagos Sea Lion (Zalophus wollebaeki) on a beach at Punta Suarez, Espanola (Hood) Island, Galapagos, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ecuador, South America

Lion cub, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Lioness hunting at night, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Roaring lioness with cubs, Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Sleepy male lion stretching in the Masai Mara, Kenya, East Africa, Africa

Richard Coeur de Lion outside the Palace of Westminster in London, England, Europe