Despite being widely called the “King of the Jungle,” lions rarely live in jungles. The nickname reflects cultural symbolism ...

African lions are increasingly targeted for trade in their bones, skin, teeth and claws, according to a newly published study. Without urgent action, the authors warn, poaching may pose an existential ...

The video explores whether the Barbary lion, once native to North Africa, may still exist in some form today. Scientists examine historical records, extinction timelines, and modern genetic evidence ...

There aren't any native lion or tiger populations living in Japan today, but this was not always the case. Fossil evidence indicates that at least one species of large cat roamed the archipelago ...

Allies representing Tunisia, the United States, France and Italy met in Tunis Jan. 21-24 for the final planning event of the Tunisian ...

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A young mountain lion was spotted in San Francisco's Pacific Heights near Lafayette Park starting on Monday and was tranquilized on Tuesday. The large cat was checked out and released to the wild. SAN ...

Residents of one of San Francisco’s glitziest neighborhoods are being warned to keep their eyes peeled after a mountain lion was caught on camera prowling the streets on Monday. The wayward big cat ...

A young mountain lion that was spotted roaming San Francisco's Pacific Heights neighborhood since Monday night was tranquilized and captured, officials said. Around 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, city officials ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A year-old male mountain lion was captured early Tuesday in San Francisco’s Pacific Heights. The animal likely ...

(KRON) — A young mountain lion that was spotted in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco has been located, according to the Animal Care & Control of San Francisco. The animal was first ...