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

Once the pride of North Africa, the Barbary lion was thought to be extinct in the wild – but could it still survive today? In ...

#15 Barbary Lion - Extinct In The Wild By The 1960s From the mountains and deserts of Morocco all the way to Egypt, the Barbary lion—also known by names like the North African, Atlas, or ...

Submitted photo Even without its signature lion, Keystone Safari is still full of pride. The safari’s oldest Barbary lion, Cash, died peacefully in his sleep May 4 at 19 years old. He was raised at ...

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 ...

Maynooth University anthropologists confirm that Roman gladiators battled wild animals — the 'sport' considerably impacted the population of North African big cats ...

Thought to be extinct in the wild, this lion’s story isn’t over yet. We explore its history, the efforts to bring it back, and whether any true Barbary lions might still exist today.

Asiatic Lions are found in India’s Gir forest, this subspecies are smaller than African relatives. A rare and critically endangered species found in West Africa and can be easily seen in Senegal and ...

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 ...

The Barbary lion which once roamed in North Africa freely is now extinct in the wild. It was one of the largest subspecies of lions, with a dark, heavy mane darker than other lions.