Latest about Lions
Why do lions have manes?
Lion manes are generally there to impress and intimidate — but not all males have them, and in some circumstances, lionesses are also known to sprout fuzzy facial hair.
In a first, zoo lion transmits COVID-19 to its keepers
An elderly lion in an Indiana zoo transmitted COVID-19 to the zookeepers who handfed the severely ill big cat. It is the first recorded time a zoo animal has passed the virus to a human.
Elderly female lion grows 'awkward teenage mane,' baffling zookeepers
An elderly female lion at the Topeka Zoo in Kansas has sprouted a mane. This phenomenon has only been seen a handful of times.
Lions: Facts, behavior and news
Reference Throughout history, lions have been celebrated for their strength and beauty, and are the inspiration for many myths and stories worldwide.
Oklahoma wildlife dept. says mountain lions don't make good pets. The internet disagrees.
A mountain lion tweet by the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation led to a viral debate about pet ownership.
Unique tree-climbing lions roar again in Uganda (Op-Ed)
Conservation efforts are starting to pay off for unique tree-climbing lions in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, says one conservationist.
Frozen mummy of extinct cave lion is 'best-preserved ice age animal ever found,' researchers say
Researchers have analyzed the mummified bodies of two extinct Ice Age lion cubs in unprecedented detail.
100-Plus Neglected Lions Found With Mange, Neurological Problems, on South African Farm
The owner of the lions was a member of the organization that sets animal-welfare standards for lion breeding.
