Targeted poaching of lions for body parts is on the rise in Africa, posing an existential threat to a dwindling population.

Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. While encroachment on territory and being hunted by ranchers have ...

Scientists warn that rising demand in Africa and Asia is fuelling targeted poaching and could push some lion populations towards local extinction ...

“Watching these cubs grow will inspire our guests to learn more about lions and how to protect them,” an Audubon Zoo official said Brian Anthony Hernandez joined PEOPLE as a writer-editor in 2023. He ...