Most male lions grow impressive manes the older they get. These manes grow up to 16cm long and are a sign of dominance. However, not all male lions have manes. ‘Maneless’ male lions are common in ...

According to the WWF, there are around 23,000 African lions, "African lion numbers have plummeted by over 40% in the last three generations, due to loss of living space and conflict with people." ...

When it comes to African wildlife, few things capture the imagination like the Big Five animals. I still remember the first ...

Widely regarded as a symbol of royalty, the Barbary lion stood out from all other lions. Once found throughout the mountainous deserts of Northern Africa, this big cat tragically went extinct from ...

Experts believe the park could support up to 200 west African lions, and hope to cultivate a population of 50 by 2025 and 100 by 230. Niokolo-Koba is also home to wild dogs, spotted hyenas ...

Kamau, the Sacramento Zoo's 16-year-old male African lion, was euthanized after medical treatments were no longer able to provide relief from his declining health, the zoo announced Saturday.

African lion pride swells with birth of 4 cubs at Buffalo Zoo The Buffalo Zoo says four African lion cubs have been born at the zoo and all appear to be healthy and growing. Via AP news wire.