An unfortunate incident occurred at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park in Nigeria, where a 35-year-old lion handler, Babaji Daule, was killed by a lion during an unsanctioned feeding session. According to park officials, Daule had agreed to take a group of visitors into the lion enclosure after hours despite the park being closed […]
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Unique Bond Formed Between A Lioness And Her Caregiver Continues To Grow
Three years ago, we introduced you to an extraordinary friendship between a man and a lioness, Val (short for Valentin) and Sirga. Today, their bond is still going strong, and as Val previously disclosed: “I will continue to be by her side and to fight for the survival of her wild relatives for as long as […]
Motorist Bumps Lion with Vehicle
Over the weekend, a motorist in South Africa’s Kruger National Park was involved in a troubling incident that has stirred anger. The driver was caught on camera bumping into a lion with their vehicle, seemingly to move the animal off the road during a traffic jam. This footage, shared by the wildlife advocacy group Lion […]
How to Throw Your Kid a Fun Animal-Themed Birthday Party
Planning a birthday party for your child is always an exciting endeavor, but when you choose an animal theme, the fun reaches new heights. An animal-themed birthday party not only sparks imaginations but also allows kids to explore the fascinating world of wildlife playfully and engagingly. Whether your child dreams of becoming a jungle explorer, […]
Lion Brothers Cross Predator-Filled African River in Record-Breaking Swim
A research team has documented a pair of lion brothers crossing an African river filled with predators at night in a record-breaking 1.5-kilometer swim. The team, led by Dr. Alexander Braczkowski from the Griffith University Centre for Planetary Health and Food Security, filmed the two lions — Jacob and Tibu — on their night swim […]
New F1 Rules You Should Know About This Year
If you are reading this article right now, then it is clear as day that you are either an already existing F1 fan or you have recently developed an interest for it. There are some new rules that have been introduced into F1 that we think it is important for you to know about, and […]
Freya the rescued lion cub is safe in South Africa, but many other lions there are bred to be shot
PAARL, South Africa — Freya, a 6-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she took her first cautious steps in her new forever home in a sanctuary in South Africa. Freya’s relocation to the Drakenstein Lion Park is […]
Top 12 Reasons to Save the African Wild Dog
The African wild dog, also known as the painted dog (Lycaon pictus), is a magnificent creature that roams the savannas and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. These social carnivores, with their vibrantly patterned coats and highly efficient hunting tactics, are a vital part of the African ecosystem. Sadly, their populations have declined dramatically in recent decades, […]