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The African Big Five
Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much ...
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The Lion Is a Relatively Slow Yet Formidable Predator
The Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) is slightly smaller than its African cousins and has a sparser mane. Originally found in North Africa, this lion is reportedly extinct. Research in 2013 ...
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Death of beloved African lion Masamba reported at Naples Zoo
The Naples Zoo has lost the king of its jungle. The popular attraction announced Jan. 31 the death of Masamba, its beloved ...
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US bans imports of lion trophies; the majestic cats protected by USFWS Endangered Species Act
The measure will result in the African lion sub-species Panthera leo leo, located in India and western and central Africa listed as endangered, and Panthera leo melanochaita, located in eastern ...
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The magnificent lion: the symbol of Africa
Powerful and majestic, the king of the beasts has no natural predators. But unthinkably, African lion numbers have plummeted by over 40% in the last three generations, due to loss of living space and ...