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Wildcat Sanctuary performs vet exam, procedure on 350-pound lion
15+ hour, 57+ min ago (983+ words) Kiros is carefully watched while under anesthesia to ensure CO2 levels remain stable and his airway open. A team of veterinarians carefully lift and position a 350-pound male lion on an operating table. Tubes, monitors, a blood pressure cuff, and watchful…...
You've Heard of The Big 5, But Do You Know The Ugly 5?
14+ hour, 2+ min ago (1153+ words) Africa's wildlife has long captured the imagination of travelers and nature enthusiasts worldwide. While the Big 5 (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino, and buffalo) enjoy celebrity status on safari checklists, there's another fascinating group that deserves recognition despite their less conventionally attractive…...
Ukrainian Zoo Prides Itself on New White Lion Cubs
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (149+ words) ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Ukrainian Zoo Prides Itself on New White Lion Cubs A private zoo in Ukraine has a new attraction: five white lion cubs. Volodymyr Shevchuk, director of the "XII Months" zoo near the…...
Could the African Lion Be Gone in 50 Years?
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (216+ words) The African lion, an iconic symbol of strength and majesty in the animal kingdom, faces an uncertain future. Once roaming across most of Africa and parts of Europe and Asia, these magnificent big cats have experienced a dramatic decline in…...
Are Mountain Lions Making a Comeback in the Midwest?
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (199+ words) For decades, mountain lions (also known as cougars, pumas, or panthers) were considered virtually extinct in the Midwestern United States, victims of extensive hunting, habitat loss, and systematic predator eradication programs of the early 20th century. The last confirmed breeding populations…...
Why India needs Barda Wildlife Sanctuary to save Asiatic lions as Gir fills up
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (422+ words) In the autumn of 2018, lions started dying in Gir. Within weeks, 28 Asiatic lions were dead. The killer was Canine Distemper Virus, a highly contagious pathogen spread by feral dogs living on the forest's edges. It was not the end. But…...
Shalom: Braveheart the lion dies in his sleep
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (147+ words) GMToday. com TOWN OF FARMINGTON " Shalom Wildlife Zoo, 1901 Shalom Drive, announced on Thursday that Braveheart, a 22-year-old lion, had passed away in its sleep. "Early (Thursday) morning Braveheart was found in his den. He died in his sleep," said a…...
Palestinian man tries to sell lion cub, sentenced to 30 months
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (326+ words) A Palestinian who tried to sell a lion cub was sentenced to 30 months in prison as part of a plea deal, Israeli media reported on Wednesday." The West Bank man was sentenced by the Judea Military Court after pleading guilty…...
Photos: Adorable lion cubs roar into the spotlight at Woodland Park Zoo
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (135+ words) Woodland Park Zoo has a new mane attraction that has everyone swelling with pride. Lion cub sisters Kamari and Zawadi, born Jan. 14 to first-time parents Ilanga and Tandie, will make their public debut next week after spending recent days pouncing…...
Lassen County Sheriff issues declaration over imminent threat to public safety posed by mountain lions
2+ day, 13+ hour ago (711+ words) LASSEN COUNTY, Calif. - On Wednesday, Sheriff'John Mc Garva of the Lassen County Sheriff's Office issued a declaration that mountain lions are an imminent threat to public safety. Authorities say that starting in the summer of 2025, the Lassen County Sheriff's Office…...