When Lions Attack Porcupines, Humans Suffer Unexpected Consequences
The first study of lion-porcupine interactions shows the spiny creatures can kill or seriously injure the big cats, with surprising impacts.
Infectious Outbreaks Threaten the Last Asiatic Lions
Parasites and dog disease in India sweep through the cats’ only home, triggering fears for the species’ survival.
Five Botswanan Lionesses Grow Manes, Start Acting Like Males
Though rumored for quite some time, scientists have officially reported the existence of maned female lions and have documented their more typically male behavior.
These dogs scare bears away—to protect them
Karelian bear dogs are a new, non-lethal tool for wildlife agencies concerned with ursine visitors getting too comfortable around humans.
How Mountain Lions Boost Biodiversity
Predators like wolves and lions run the animal kingdom’s version of meals on wheels, distributing food on a regular basis to those in need. But lions, it turns out, distribute food in their own way.
Animal Welfare Advocates Applaud Congressional Action to Restrict Possession of Dangerous Big Cats
Today, the Animal Welfare Institute, Big Cat Rescue, Born Free USA, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, the Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society Legislative Fund and Performing Animal Welfare Society celebrate the reintroduction of the Big Cat Public Safety Act (BCPSA) in the US House of Representatives.
