Like some other mammals, kangaroos have the propensity for deep emotions, including grief. We have more in common with them ...

The 19-year-old victim climbed up the side structure of the animal's cage in a Brazilian zoo and lowered himself into the enclosure by sliding down a tree.

Gerson de Melo Machado, 19, was mauled to death after he invaded a lioness' enclosure at Parque Zoobotanio Arruda Camara in ...

A detailed portrait of a male lion resting calmly, its mane illuminated by warm natural light. The lion’s eyes look outward ...

The male cub is named Tatu, stemming from Swahili origins which means “three.” For the first time, Audubon Zoo has ...

Lions use more than one type of roar. New research reveals four sound stages and a hidden roar that helps experts track and ...

Beverly and Dereck Joubert have documented Southern Africa’s incredible wildlife for over 40 years. In their new book, “Wild Eye: A Life in Photographs,” they share an intimate visual memoir from the ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Whiting Ranch Wilderness Park has been closed until further notice because of mountain lion activity. Researchers ...

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 ...

AKRON, Ohio — The Akron Zoo is mourning the death of a 20-year-old male lion known as Tamarr. “Over the last few days, Tamarr’s health made a sharp decline, and the difficult decision was made to ...

AKRON, Ohio – Tamarr, the elderly male lion at the Akron Zoo, has died. Zoo officials said Tamarr’s health declined, leading to the difficult decision to humanely euthanize him. In July, test results ...

This year, less than a kilometer from where I live, a girl named Peace Mwende was killed by a lion. The news hit me hard: She was 14, the same age as my youngest daughter, and the lioness responsible ...