A closer look at lion evolution offers hope for saving the big catsMay 05, 2020 – For the first time, scientists sequenced the genomes of 20 individual lions, including extinct cave lions, revealing insights into their family tree.
Australian Sea LionSee a photo of an Australian sea lion and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
3 Alleged Rhino Poachers Eaten by LionsJuly 05, 2018 – Bread, weapons, and human remains were found scattered around the lions’ camp in a South African game reserve.
Buffalo Gives the Horns to a Young Lion CubMay 30, 2018 – After recently catching a lizard, a lion cub makes the mistake of taking its prize into buffalo territory.
As Tigers Become Rarer, Poachers Are Targeting LionsJune 01, 2018 – Growing numbers of wild lions in Africa are slaughtered for their teeth and claws, sought in Asian countries for jewelry.
How a humpback whale ended up with a sea lion in its mouthJuly 30, 2019 – In an extremely rare occurrence, a photographer captured a sea lion getting snagged in the open mouth of a humpback whale.
Lions, KenyaSee a photo of lions draped across the branches of an acacia tree in Kenya and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Resting Lions, TanzaniaSee a photo of lions resting in the Serengeti and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
How the world’s largest lion relocation was pulled offMay 02, 2019 – To bring lions back to central Mozambique, logistics ranged from providing safe transport to blessings from the spirit world.
Lion Pride, SerengetiSee a photo of a pride of lions in the Serengeti by Michael Nichols, from National Geographic.
California Sea Lions Keep Getting Shot by FishermenAugust 17, 2018 – Despite legal protections for sea lions, fishermen resort to lethal force to keep them from stealing their catch.
Why This Zoo Lion Killed a Lost Water BirdJune 28, 2018 – When a heron inexplicably ended up in the lion enclosure, the big cat’s instincts sprung into action.
Meet the Man Who Knew Cecil the Lion BestApril 28, 2018 – Andrew Loveridge tracked Cecil for years before the lion was killed. He talks about his love for Cecil—and the plight of African lions.
Sleeping Lion, South AfricaSee a photo of a lion sleeping in the grass in South Africa and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
8 Lion Cubs Killed in Suspected Poison AttackApril 13, 2018 – Poisonings are a grave threat to the survival of wild lions as humans encroach on their available habitat.
Curious Lion Bites Tourist's Car Door on SafariMay 03, 2018 – This young male lion stopped a caravan of cars in Kruger National Park, South Africa.