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 […]
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![Freya the rescued lion cub is safe in South Africa, but many other lions there are bred to be shot Freya the rescued lion cub is safe in South Africa, but many other lions there are bred to be shot](https://focusingonwildlife.com/news/wp-content/uploads/blank.png)
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 […]
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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, […]
![Abandoned ‘Pet’ Lions Start a New Life in 455-Acre Sanctuary in South Africa Abandoned ‘Pet’ Lions Start a New Life in 455-Acre Sanctuary in South Africa](https://www.onegreenplanet.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/z-04-lion-in-zoo-credit-roger-allen-e1716643926504.jpg)
Abandoned ‘Pet’ Lions Start a New Life in 455-Acre Sanctuary in South Africa
Six young lions, once purchased as status symbols and later abandoned in Kuwait, have begun a new chapter at the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Rescued from the illegal wildlife trade, the lions – males Muheeb, Saham, Shujaa, Saif, and females Dhubiya and Aziza – were found in Kuwait City and its surrounding deserts. […]
![Peace at last for the lions that only know war: British conservationists battle to save shellshocked lion and lionesses raised and kept in war-torn Ukraine Peace at last for the lions that only know war: British conservationists battle to save shellshocked lion and lionesses raised and kept in war-torn Ukraine](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/02/11/84362715-13374877-image-m-15_1714644689426.jpg)
Peace at last for the lions that only know war: British conservationists battle to save shellshocked lion and lionesses raised and kept in war-torn Ukraine
British conservationists have launched an urgent appeal to rescue five shellshocked lions from Ukraine. The Big Cat Sanctuary, based in Kent, hopes to evacuate a group of African lions who are currently living in critical conditions in war-torn Kyiv. They include Rori, a male lion, and four lionesses – Vanda, Yuna and sisters Amani and […]
![Hilarious moment fed-up mother lioness is done with her annoying cub and pushes him into a stream Hilarious moment fed-up mother lioness is done with her annoying cub and pushes him into a stream](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/05/03/10/84410507-13378671-image-m-25_1714728788784.jpg)
Hilarious moment fed-up mother lioness is done with her annoying cub and pushes him into a stream
This is the hilarious moment a lioness pushed her annoying cub backwards into a river. Adorable footage shows the five-month-old cub busily playing arounds his mother, who occasionally swatted him away to keep him at a distance. Clearly annoyed by the young lion’s games, the matriarch eventually pushed her cub backwards over the ridge as […]
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How to Make Your Travel Blog Interesting
Making your mark in the vast and rapidly expanding field of travel blogging may prove challenging, with millions of travelers sharing their experiences online and so many blogs competing to grab reader interest and keep them coming back. Here are some helpful pointers for creating an eye-catching travel blog, no matter your experience level. 1. […]
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The World’s Most Historical Lions
There is so much more to lions than we get to hear or read about in our everyday lives. Lion’s have had a fascinating and vibrant existence which is steeped in history, rich in drama, legend and imagination. Some of the most courageous, poignant and meaningful historical characters have been lions, those associated with lions […]