Illustrations and photographs describe how lions live in the wild as well as in zoos, what they eat, and how they raise their young.

Includes index.

Lions and lionesses -- Teeth, paws, and claws -- Lion pride -- At home in the wild -- At home in the zoo -- Lion's day -- Feeding time -- Lion babies -- Growing up -- Playtime -- Keeping in touch -- Growing older -- Lion fact file -- Words to remember -- Index.