One of the oldest lions in US dies at the National Zoo

The African lion Shera, 21, had eight cubs and many descendants at zoos across the country.

National Zoo humanely euthanizes 21-year-old lion dubbed ‘Queen Bee’

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

African Lion Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

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

21-year-old African lion dies at Smithsonian National Zoo

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

New African lions ‘restore the roar’ at John Ball Zoo for upcoming season

GRAND RAPIDS, MI - John Ball Zoo has welcomed two new lions ahead of opening to the public for its 2025 season. Last week, 6-year-old Amara and her 9-year-old male companion, Upepo, were welcomed to ...
The Atlantic

Is It the Beginning of the End for West African Lions?

West African lions, the lean, majestic creatures that used to roam the region, have dwindled down to a population of about 400 and are facing extinction, according to an aptly titled paper, "The Lion ...
Stars and Stripes

2 US service members missing during African Lion exercise

A search and rescue operation is under way for two U.S. service members who went missing near a training area in Morocco, U.S ...