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The Asian Lion, known scientifically as Panthera leo persica, belongs to the broader classification as follows:
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Carnivora
- Family: Felidae
- Genus: Panthera
- Species: P. leo
- Subspecies: P. l. persica
This subspecies of lion is distinct and native to the Gir Forest in Gujarat, India, characterized by its unique physical features and smaller population compared to African lions. The Asian Lion is considered endangered, with conservation efforts underway to protect this unique subspecies from extinction.
