The zoological name of lion is

Felis leo

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Panthera tigris

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Panthera pardus

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Panthera leo persica

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Solution

The correct option is D Panthera leo persica
Panthera leo persica is an Asiatic lion. It is the subspecies of the genus Pantera. They are the slightly smaller than the African lion (Panthera leo leo).
Panthera pardus is a leopard.
Panthera tigris is a tiger.
Felis is the genus of the cat. Correct scientific name of the genus of the lion is Panthera.

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