The Topeka Zoo has removed both of its lions off exhibit due to lioness Asante being closely monitored for a health concern.

AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - Akron Zoo’s beloved lion Tamarr is now in his roaring 20s! He celebrated the big 2-0 birthday at the Akron Zoo on Monday. That makes him the second oldest male lion in a facility ...

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Zoo and Aquarium said goodbye to two longtime friends on Wednesday. According to the KC Zoo, the two animals who passed were 20-year-old male lion Shakarri and ...

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A lion at the Memphis Zoo died during a surgical procedure on Aug. 7, the zoo announced. Thabo, a male African lion, died at 16 years old during a procedure to remove a bladder stone that was causing ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The only male lion at the Memphis Zoo died, the zoo announced Monday morning. The Memphis Zoo said that Thabo, an African lion "and one of the most beloved residents of the Memphis ...

Oftentimes referred to as the “king of the jungle,” lions are highly social and intelligent creatures. These big cats are also critical to maintaining the health of their ecosystem. National ...

Don’t be fooled by the mane and roar. The female is the primary hunter in the lion kingdom, not the male. “The Lion King” hinted at this more than 30 years ago, when Mufasa's brother Scar purred at ...

The African savanna falls silent as the king of beasts prepares to announce his presence. Drawing a deep breath, the male lion unleashes a roar so powerful it reverberates across the grasslands, ...

The collared pride male lion leaves behind 10 cubs. A conservation community in Africa is mourning the death of Blondie, a 5-year-old collared pride male lion, who was shot and killed last month by a ...