both are cat family
They are all cats
Cats and lions are most closely related. The taxonomical similarities between cats and dogs end at the family which is Carnivora for both. After that, they go their separate ways.
Lions and tigers are similar in size, with the tiger being somewhat longer and heavier. Both cats have powerful jaws and canine teeth, and long recurved claws.
they are both cats
Horses and lions share many similarities. For instance, both species have strong, powerful limbs and big teeth. They also both have long tails and can both be found in the wild and in captivity.
Cats and lions eat meat.
cats like to chase and eat birds, and birds like to fly to get away from cats.
Because, lions lick them-self clean like cats. Also lions take care of their young like cats do too. That is why lions are in the cats species.
Wild cats are more wild and they strive to find food by themselves, they are also more independant.
that they share a common ancestor
Differences;One of the rather distinctive differences is the size difference.Another is that Lions are pack animals, with an Alpha Male, and in some cases an Alpha Female, whereas wild cats are "lone wolfs" fighting other cats for their territory.Similarity;They both come from the feline family.
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...
Cats are more like cats.