Hyena narrowly escapes lion’s claws of death
Lions and hyenas clash for a number of reasons. Hyenas are opportunists, bold ones at that, and will sometimes attempt ...
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New study reveals severe welfare challenges lions face in captivity
In a recent study, conservation group Blood Lions and non-profit organisation, World Animal Protection, delved deep into the welfare issues ...
Two lions swim through Crocodile River in Kruger
Kruger National Park visitor Hennie Lombard came across a stunning sighting of two male lions crossing the Crocodile River. The ...
Lions scuffle with crocodile over carcass in Sabi Sands
It’s every animal for itself when it comes to food in the wild. A pride of lions that had taken ...
Four adult lions relocated from French circus to Shamwari Game Reserve
Four adult lions who were sold as cubs and used as circus performers in France have taken their first steps ...
Tiger and five lions relocated from Ukraine zoo to South African sanctuary
A tiger named Gina and her five lion companions had only known of life in a cage filled with their ...
Lions and pumas contracted Covid from staff in ‘unnamed zoo’ in Joburg
Three lions and two pumas tested positive for Covid-19 in an ‘unnamed private zoo’ in Johannesburg recently, reported News24. Researchers ...
Estimated five Kruger lions still on the loose
An estimated five lions escaped the Kruger National Park to the nearby town of Marloth Park weeks ago, with task ...
Two suspects apprehended for attempting to sell a lion’s head
Two suspected poachers – aged 62 and 54 – were apprehended in Zeerust for possession of a lion’s head on ...
The Male Lions of Silvan Meet Their Match
Over the last few months, there has been an enormous shift in the male lion dynamics of the Sabi Sand. ...