Lions roar again as Emma Weymouth opens Longleat safari park 

This has been a tumultuous year at Longleat. First, Alexander, the outlandish 7th Marquess of Bath, fatally succumbed to coronavirus, then the fabulous Wiltshire house and its famous safari park was sealed off from the outside world. But yesterday a new era dawned as Strictly star Emma Weymouth — or, more properly, the Marchioness of … Read more

Shoalhaven Zoo lions could be euthanised following attack of North Nowra zookeeper

Two lions could be put down following the horrific mauling of an experienced zookeeper.   Jennifer Brown, 35, was cleaning the animal’s cage before the lions pounced and attacked her in the head and neck at Shoalhaven Zoo, in North Nowra, New South Wales, on Friday.  Two quick-thinking colleagues rushed in to stop the attack and … Read more

The lions sleep tonight: Tranquilised lions are laid out ahead of a flight across Africa to new home

A conservationist has undertaken one of ‘history’s biggest habitat recovery projects’ and moved 24 lions from five locations across South Africa to a new home hundreds of miles away. Ivan Carter and his team transported the animals by plane and truck to the Zambeze Delta in Mozambique, an area which has been without the predators for … Read more

Stealing meat from hungry lions? That’s real bravado! Christopher Stevens reviews the weekend’s TV

CHRISTOPHER STEVENS reviews the weekend’s TV: Stealing raw meat from hungry lions? Now that’s real bravado! By Christopher Stevens for Daily Mail Published: 01:25 BST, 25 May 2020 | Updated: 08:29 BST, 25 May 2020 Walking With Elephants  Rating: Britain’s Greatest Comedy Character Rating: Any walk with adventurer Levison Wood is exhausting, and not only … Read more

Dakota Johnson reveals her grandmother Tippi Hedren lives with ’13 or 14 lions and tigers’

Dakota Johnson opened up about her family’s extreme love for cats Friday on an at-home edition of The Graham Norton Show. The 30-year-old Suspiria star revealed that her grandmother Tippi Hedren currently keeps ’13 or 14 lions and tigers’ at her home, though she once had dozens of the big cats wandering free around her … Read more

King of the jungle finds his queen: Lions born into captivity find happiness together

Lions who were both born into captivity have found happiness together after their rescuers decided to introduce them to one another. King of the jungle Luke and lioness Phuku defied the odds to form a strong bond at Love Lions Alive sanctuary in Free State, South Africa, after meeting earlier this year. The pair were … Read more

Pride of lions sleep in the road in South Africa

Pride of lions sleep in the road as coronavirus lockdown keeps tourists away from South Africa’s Kruger National Park and the animals take full advantage Pack was spotted by park ranger Richard Sowry near the Orpen Rest Camp on the western border of the park The lions took advantage of the deserted road to spread … Read more

Selfies with sloths and walking with lions on holiday is unacceptable, says Abta 

Taking selfies with sloths and walking with lions while on holiday is unacceptable, says Abta The travel body has updated its guidelines to ‘safeguard the welfare of animals’ Other unacceptable practices are feeding apes as well as getting close to orcas Abta is also reviewing its current advice on dolphins in captive environments   By Jennifer … Read more