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Take That, Ladies! Male Lions Ambush Prey
By Live Science Staff published
Female lions aren't the only ones who hunt. Males just have a different stalking style, new research suggests.

Half of Africa's Lions May Go Extinct in 40 Years
By Tia Ghose published
While nearly half of Africa's lion populations are facing extinction in the next several decades, fenced conservation parks could reverse the trend

Lions Face Shrinking Savannahs in Africa
By Stephanie Pappas published
Humans are moving in on lion habitat.

Mountain Lions Migrating West to California
By Becky Oskin published
Genetic study shows cougars heading away from Nevada.

Unique Lions of Ethiopia
By Megan Gannon published
The big manes and genes of these iconic hairy lions set them apart from all others.

Big Manes Make 'Rasta' Lions Special
By Megan Gannon published
Lions in the late Haile Selassie's collection have big manes and genes that set them apart from wild populations.
Did Lioness Really Befriend Baby Antelope?
By Natalie Wolchover published
A photo series showing a lion being gentle with a baby antelope has been misrepresented as an example of interspecies friendship.
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