There are also lion statues in places like China, Indonesia and Cambodia, where no lion ever set paw. Elephants, rhinos, ...

West African lions, the lean, majestic creatures that used to roam the region, have dwindled down to a population of about 400 and are facing extinction, according to an aptly titled paper, "The Lion ...

Long considered symbols of royalty and strength, lions have fascinated humans for centuries. Although we are their biggest admirers, we are also one of their biggest threats, poaching them for their ...

Six African lions have traveled from Canada to their new home in Arkansas, according to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

There is a cause for celebration, and pride, in Issaquah as the Cougar Mountain Zoo welcomes new African lion cubs.

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The lions’ teeth had been damaged during their lifetimes. Study coauthor Thomas Gnoske found thousands of hairs embedded in the exposed cavities of the broken teeth. By isolating and sequencing DNA in ...