Cecil the Lion Died Amid Controversy—Here's What's Happened SinceOctober 15, 2018 – Cecil’s killing sparked what’s been called the biggest global response to a wildlife story ever.
Where lions were once hunted, they’ve miraculously reclaimed the landNovember 30, 2018 – At the Selinda reserve in Botswana, hunters killed all but two female lions. Then two males arrived, and today, the lion are thriving.
Exclusive: Fatal Disease Likely Found in Lion Cubs for First TimeApril 11, 2018 – Caused by a mineral deficiency, the paralyzing disease normally affects sheep, cattle, and goats.
Endangered Zebra Saved After Severe Lion AttackJune 23, 2017 – The severely wounded stallion is one of fewer than 3,000 animals left of its kind.
Watch: Why This Sea Lion Dragged a Girl Into the SeaMay 21, 2017 – In a dramatic video, a sea lion can be seen dragging a young girl into a marina after she and others fed it from a dock.
See Rescued Lions and Tigers Re-Learn How to HuntSeptember 09, 2017 – At this big cat sanctuary in the Netherlands, animal rescuers have rigged a unique system that helps cats return to their wild instincts.
South Africa to Export 1,500 Lion Skeletons Per Year—LegallyJuly 31, 2018 – South Africa has nearly doubled the amount of lion bones that can leave the country, in a move many say could encourage illegal trade.
Watch What Happens When a Lion Startles a HippoAugust 08, 2017 – Hippos are one of the world's most dangerous land mammals—and they don't like to be startled.
'Battle' Between a Lion and Hyenas Isn't What it SeemsAugust 04, 2017 – An apparent conflict between a lion and hyenas shows more than meets the eye.
See Lions Get Kicked Out of Their Pride in Rare VideoSeptember 13, 2017 – A standard zebra kill for a pride of lions ended differently for two of the group's members.
Lions Are Wandering Out of Parks and Into CitiesApril 01, 2016 – In Kenya, residents are coming face to face with the wildlife that preceded them. It doesn't always end well.
Lion ProfileSee a photo of a lion in Africa and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Lion BrothersSee a photo of lions licking each other in Africa and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Watch: This Is What Happens When a Lion Steals a GoProApril 07, 2017 – Straight from the lion’s mouth: a planted camera gives us a toothy perspective on Africa’s biggest cat.
Lions Gate Bridge, VancouverSee a photo of heavy fog shrouding the Lions Gate Bridge in Vancouver and download free wallpaper from National Geographic.
Cecil the Lion's Son Xanda Also Killed by Trophy HunterJuly 20, 2017 – The six-year-old lion was shot near where his famous father died in Zimbabwe.