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They are distantly related. African lions are from the genus panthera and mountain lions from the genus puma. Both belong to the family felidae - the cats.
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∙ 15y agoBoth the lions, the African lion and mountain lions could well be related. As they have a similar build and roar.
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∙ 7y agoBoth belong to the felidae family but are from different genera. The lion is Panthera and the cougar Puma.
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∙ 13y agoYes, they are both cats
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∙ 12y agoBothe feline yes
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∙ 12y agoThey are both cats
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Do mountain lions eat cheetahs?
No, the mountain lion lives in the Americas while the cheetah is from Africa. They never meet in nature.
Are cheetahs and lions carnivores?
Cheetahs and lions are carnivores
Are lions related to cheetahs?
Yes, they are both members of the big cat family.
Are cheetahs and lions mammals?
cheetahs and lions are mammals.yes they r mammals.
Who are the best hunters - lions or cheetahs?
cheetahs
Are Cheetahs and Lions in Kenya?
Yes, there are cheetahs and lions, especially in the Masai Mara game reserve in Kenya. Cheetahs will avoid lions if possible, as lions have been known to kill cheetahs, especially the cheetah's cubs who are too young to run away.
Are lions more popular than cheetahs?
Yes! Lions are more popular than cheetahs.
Difference between a cheetah and a hyena?
lions can roar and cheetahs can't, lions are "big cats" and cheetahs aren't, lions can extend and detract claws and cheetahs can't and so on...
Will the lions beat the cheetahs?
I would say that the Lions would win because they are stronger but Cheetahs probably could outrun the Lions.
How are lions and cheetahs important?
lions and cheetahs are important because god made them special for their own purpose.
Are cheetahs bigger than lions?
im guessing you mean bigger no they are not bigger than lions, cheetahs are one of the smaller wild cats
Do cheetahs or lions live longer?
No, They don't. Lions will try to kill Cheetahs' if they see any. Lions are usually protective of their belongings. (Especially Females.)
