African lion Shera rests on a bed of hay in her indoor enclosure Jan. 26 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo’s Great Cats ...

One of the oldest lions in the country was humanely euthanized on Thursday, May 7, the National Zoo announced. Shera, a ...

D.C.'s Smithsonian National Zoois mourning the loss of Shera, a 21-year-old African lion who was euthanized following a ...

Shera, a 21-year-old African lion kept at the Smithsonian National Zoo in D.C., has died. The zoo announced Thursday she was ...

Experts share their knowledge on lion conservation in a new book Pieter Kat The African lion is one of the most iconic species in the world. Just look at all the lions in art, as statues, on logos, on ...

Zoo Atlanta's African lion complex reopened earlier this month after an extensive six-month, $3-million renovation project. The project added around 1,500 square feet of space through which the lions ...

Five African lion cubs were born at Animal Adventure Park on May 7 to mother Bisa and father Solomon. The litter of five is unusually large, as lion litters typically range from one to four cubs. The ...

Few animals in Africa can stand against a lion and win, let alone an entire pride. However, African buffalo are a rare exception. This video from the Terra Mater YouTube channel showcases how these ...

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – The Fort Wayne Zoo will open for its 60th season with a new African lion. Kiume (pronounced Cue-MAY) is a 13-year-old male from John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He’ll ...

In the African savanna, lions are at the top of the food chain. Hunting in groups with their sharp claws and excellent vision, lions are considered the top land predator. Both herbivores and ...

ST. LOUIS – The Saint Louis Zoo announced the passing of its 19-year-old African lion, Cabara, Wednesday afternoon. According to the zoo, Cabara had to be humanely euthanized Tuesday after suffering ...