It’s extremely rare for cougars (also called mountain lions) to attack humans — but it has happened. And now, after a ...

Last weekend, a woman was mauled by a lioness at Darling Downs Zoo in Queensland, and lost her arm. The zoo, which keeps nine ...

A new study argues that religion, politics and war affect how animals and plants in cities evolve, and the confluence of ...

The Tower of London once had a zoo that was home to a now-extinct subspecies of Barbary lion. The Tower of London organized a commemoration of World War I with 888,246 poppies.

The big cats described in this article should not be considered “pets.” To anyone living in rural Butler County, animals such ...

Let's talk about some fascinating extinct animals and their last recorded sightings. The Barbary lion, also known as the North African lion, roamed the Maghreb but was hunted to near extinction ...

Lions are one of the most powerful and dangerous predators on the planet. Many cities and countries use lion images on their coats of arms as a symbol of power and strength. However, according to ...

Barbary Lion: Historically inhabited North Africa, known for its large size and thick, dark mane. Masai Lion: Found in East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Tanzania, known for their distinctive mane ...

Lions, known as the 'king of the animal kingdom,' have diverse subspecies exhibiting unique traits and adaptations. From the critically endangered Asiatic lion to the extinct Barbary lion, and the ...

"We take the safety of all our staff, visitors and animals very seriously," the statement continued. "An investigation is underway into the circumstances of this incident." A general view of Belfast ...