Lion: A Special Carnivorous Mammal Species| Asiatic and African Lions| Lions of Gir National Park, India|
An Asiatic Lioness Is Resting With Her Cubs In Lion Sanctuary Of Gir, Gujarat, India. Lion: A Special Carnivorous Mammal Species| Asiatic and African Lions| Lions of Gir National Park, India| The lion looks different from other carnivore animals by its magnificent fur. In Hindu mythology, the lion is considered the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. In addition, many stories and legends about lions are found in ancient Greek culture and mentioned in the Quran and the Bible.