SRD:Lion

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LION

Size/Type:	Large Animal
Hit Dice:	5d8+10 (32 hp)
Initiative:	+3
Speed:	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class:	15 (–1 size, +3 Dex, +3 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple:	+3/+12
Attack:	Claw +7 melee (1d4+5)
Full Attack:	2 claws +7 melee (1d4+5) and bite +2 melee (1d8+2)
Space/Reach:	10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks:	Pounce, improved grab, rake 1d4+2
Special Qualities:	Low-light vision, scent
Saves:	Fort +6, Ref +7, Will +2
Abilities:	Str 21, Dex 17, Con 15, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills:	Balance +7, Hide +3*, Listen +5, Move Silently +11, Spot +5
Feats:	Alertness, Run
Environment:	Warm plains
Organization:	Solitary, pair, or pride (6–10)
Challenge Rating:	3
Treasure:	None
Alignment:	Always neutral
Advancement:	6–8 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment:	—

The statistics presented here describe a male African lion, which is 5 to 8 feet long and weighs 330 to 550 pounds. Females are slightly smaller but use the same statistics.

COMBAT

Pounce (Ex): If a lion charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a lion must hit with its bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +7 melee, damage 1d4+2.

Skills: Lions have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +12.

SEE WIKIPEDIA ENTRY: Lion

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