Lion

A huge cat of the species Panthera, the lion (Panthera leo) is indigenous to Africa and India. Its physique is broad-chested and strong, and it has round ears, a small, rounded head, and a hairy tuft at the end of its tail. Female lions typically hunt in packs and target huge ungulates as their primary prey. The lion is an apex and keystone predator. It lives in shrublands, savannas, and grasslands. Although it is typically more nocturnal than other wild cats, when threatened, it learns to become active at night and during the twilight hours.

The lion is among the most dangerous predators that an aardvark must avoid. Aardvarks are solitary and nocturnal creatures, and because of this, predators like lions may find them to be simple prey.

This aardvark predator will pursue an aardvark before catching it, tearing it up, and eating it. Despite having the appearance of being a timid and defenseless creature, the aardvark will make an effort to protect itself by using its razor-sharp claws, but it is unlikely to be able to repel a full-grown lion. If a young lion cub tries to devour it, it could have a chance to get away.