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Pittsburgh Zoo's new lion cub is named after a potato

Kiazi, our new lion cub, is named after arguably Pittsburgh's favorite vegetable: the potato. The intrigue: Pittsburgh Zoo's ...
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Rib lion Barami dies at 22 after rescue at Cheongju Zoo

Barami, a male lion once dubbed the "rib lion" for being left emaciated in a cramped enclosure, has passed away. It has been ...

Possible mountain lion sighted in Castroville park, officials urge caution

A mountain lion sighting was reported to park officials on Saturday. Officials do not have confirmed information, but are ...
Earth.com

World Lion Day 2026: The fight to save lions is far from over

Lions are the most recognizable big cat on Earth. That fame has not kept them safe. Every August 10, World Lion Day celebrates the world's love of ...
Forbes

A Biologist Reveals 4 ‘Lion’ Species You Never Knew Existed. Hint: One Went Extinct 46,000 Years Ago, The Others Live On

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The name “lion” doesn’t only apply to the king of the ...

Mountain Lion Caught on Camera Removing Tranquilizer Dart From Itself in Southern California

Even though about 1400 mountain lions live in Southern California and the Central Coast, spotting one wandering around a residential area is quite rare. Even though San Dimas police urged residents to ...

Mountain lion lounges in backyard tree as crowds gather to watch in Ventura County

Residents in a Ventura County neighborhood were surprised when a mountain lion climbed up a backyard tree and spent hours ...
Forbes

The Last Photo Of The ‘Barbary Lion’ Was Taken 100 Years Ago — A Biologist Tells Its Story

In 1925, a haunting image of a lonely lion wandering the Atlas mountains was captured. Here’s what makes this image so biologically significant. Exactly a century ago, a military photographer ...