Herpes and toxic chemicals are causing an aggressive cancer in California’s sea lions

Herpes and toxic chemicals are causing an aggressive cancer in California’s sea lions that has killed up to 23 percent of the population, study reveals Scientists analyzed 329 sea lions that have died over the past 20 years They found that many of them were suffering with an aggressive cancer After analyzing blubber, blood and … Read more

Epic photographs of lions, tigers and rhinos by Simon Needham, who warns of their fragile existence

Take a good look at these pictures – because the photographer behind them is worried that the subjects might not be around for much longer. The stunning images of animals including lions, rhinos and tigers were snapped by Simon Needham, who said their very existence is under threat. Simon, who is originally from Leeds but now … Read more

Nevada wildlife scientist captures mountain lion’s ‘Where’s Waldo’ moment

Mountain lions are known for being stealthy predators, but they’re also good at escaping detection while at rest – most of the time.  The US Fish and Wildlife Service posted a peaceful-looking image of boulders in the grass Tuesday on Facebook and captioned it: ‘Where’s Waldo: Mountain lion in Washoe County, Nevada edition.’ The image was … Read more

Construction boss shocked to find six lions sunning themselves on his deck in South Africa

Don’t mind us, we’re just LION around! Construction boss shocked to find six big cats sunning themselves on his deck in South Africa David and Mariska De Beer came face to face with the unexpected guests when checking a relative’s property in Hoedspruit The six lazy lions lounged around the patio before eventually padding off … Read more

DOMINIC LAWSON: I fear our lions on the front line are led by donkeys  

Sir John Bell is one of those medical figures whose voice during the pandemic has always been clear, constructive and, even, at times, captivating. Such as his ‘Yes, yes, yes!’ moment when the final test results of the Pfizer vaccine came through a month ago and he was asked by the BBC’s Sarah Montague if … Read more

Ferne McCann takes her daughter Sunday for a hike up Lion’s Head in Cape Town

She recently admitted she has been feeling broody lately and would ‘love’ to be pregnant again. And Ferne McCann looked radiant as ever as she went for a hike up Lion’s Head mountain in Cape Town, South Africa with her daughter Sunday, three.  The former TOWIE star, 30, showed off her gym-honed physique as she … Read more

British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa on the brink of falling victim to coronavirus pandemic

British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa in danger of falling victim to coronavirus due to alarming surge in cases in the UK and host nation – with decision set to be made this month The initial plan was to wait until March to make a firm decision on the Lions tour  But talks … Read more

Zoo lovers are allowed to see lions, tigers and gorillas again despite strict Tier 4 Covid rules

You CAN still go to the zoo tomorrow! Animal lovers are allowed to see lions, tigers and gorillas again despite strict Tier 4 Covid lockdown rules In amendment, people living under Tier 4 rules can visit outdoors areas in zoos Zoos were told of changes to regulations on Christmas Eve by the charity BIAZA Chessington, … Read more

This is the horrifying moment families watch lions maul a monkey to death

The moment lions maul a monkey to death as it shrieks in agony at Scottish safari park An investigation has been launched after the Barbary macaque escaped  Families looked on in horror as a lioness ran off with the monkey in its jaws Its screams could be heard across the Blair Drummond Safari Park  WARNING … Read more

French zoo where guests could feed cheese and whipped cream to lions and tigers has animals seized

A French zoo where guests were allowed to feed Camembert cheese and whipped cream to lions and tigers has had its animals seized in a police raid.  The so-called animal sanctuary near Paris offered visitors the chance to pose for photographs with the animals while feeding them and play with them in cages. Two lions … Read more