Over the past 50 years, lion numbers have decreased by three-quarters. Only 20,000 to 40,000 of these majestic big cats survive in the wild today. A third of lion deaths are a result of poaching, and even where lions are killed in retaliation over livestock predation, in many cases their body parts are harvested for […]
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Watch: Lioness, four cubs create ‘cutest traffic jam ever’
Recent footage captured in South Africa’s Kruger National Park shows a momma lion gracefully leading four cubs along a paved road while tourists follow closely behind. “Watch as a Lioness and her 4 furry cubbies cause the cutest traffic jam ever in Kruger National Park,” Wildest Kruger Sightings described Tuesday on Facebook. The lioness, stately […]
Comparative Genomic Study Sheds New Light on Cat Evolution
New research led by Texas A&M University and the University of Missouri scientists explains how cats, including domestic cats, lions, tigers, Geoffroy’s cats and Asian leopard cats, evolved into different species and sheds light on how different genetic changes in cats relate to survival abilities like the ability to smell prey. “Our goal was to […]
The Trials and Tribulations of Male Lions
In the heart of Kenya’s savannas, where wildlife tourism thrives, the death of one male lion recently captured global attention. Known as Jesse, this majestic creature passed away on July 24, 2023, during a fierce battle with a coalition of three rival male lions in the renowned Maasai Mara. Jesse’s tragic end sheds light on […]
Zookeeper mauled to death by lion as he tried to lure beast back into its cave with food
A veteran zookeeper was mauled to death by a lion when he attempted to lure it into a cave for its lunch. Kenichi Kato had been feeding the big cat at Tohoku Safari Park when he is feared to have forgotten to lock the cage separating man from beast. He was found bleeding badly from […]
The World’s Loneliest Lion Takes First Steps in Sanctuary
Ruben, the world’s loneliest lion, has finally found freedom after five years of silence in an abandoned Armenian zoo. Thanks to the relentless efforts of Animals Defenders International (ADI) and the generous Support of Qatar Airways Cargo, Ruben embarked on a remarkable journey that has led him to the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary (ADIWS) in Free […]
Wildlife reserve worker ‘torn apart’ by lions as he went on ‘nighttime stroll’
A wildlife reserve worker was ripped to shreds by a lion while walking around after dark during the big cat’s hunting time. Joannes Matshe, 30, who worked at Dinokeng Game Reserve in Gauteng, the province where Johannesburg is situated, was walking through the reserve after dark on Sunday evening when disaster struck. The vicious creature […]
Unbelievable moment zookeeper is attacked by a lion but saved by a lioness
It’s not surprising that lions are the king of the jungle, especially after seeing this terrifying viral clip. As families gathered around an enclosure, a lion suddenly lashed out at an unsuspecting keeper – but in an unexpected turn of events, a lioness scrambled to save him during the heart-stopping incident. Unsurprisingly, the animal attack […]