When it comes to the kings of the jungle, the tiger and lion stand out as the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom.

By Gilbert Nakweya NAIROBI ― Poisoning, poaching and loss of habitat have significantly reduced populations of lion prides in ...

The African lion, Panthera leo, can grow to eight feet long and weigh up to 600 pounds. Lions are some of the most social of the big cats, living in groups of 2-30 called prides. While females ...

Today, the term “Big Five” refers to the beauty and power of some of Africa’s most iconic animals. However, it has a much darker history. Trophy hunters in the 19th century considered elephants, ...