Lion

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.

Lion
Large animal
Hit Dice	5d8+10 (32 hp)
Initiative	+3
Speed	40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class	15 (-1 size, +3 Dexterity, +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	Strength 21, Dexterity 17, Constitution 15, Intelligence 2, Wisdom 12, Charisma 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
Advancement	6-8 HD (Large)
Level Adjustment	–

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.