Professor Dickman said: "Lions are one of the most iconic species in the world, but are undergoing devastating declines." Senior author Dr Andrew Jacobson of Catawba College in North Carolina, USA, ...

Experts share their knowledge on lion conservation in a new book Pieter Kat The African lion is one of the most iconic species in the world. Just look at all the lions in art, as statues, on logos, on ...

The roar of an African lion is one of the most iconic sounds of the animal kingdom. However, my new research suggests it should actually be separated into two distinct vocalisations: the full-throated ...

Lions use two roar types. Full roars reveal identity and show how regional accent differences support better lion surveys.

Lions are more than charismatic megafauna shaping the balance of species in the savannah food web. As such, their presence or absence can tell us a lot about the health of an ecosystem. Annual lion ...

When a lion roars across the savannah, the sound can carry for miles, shaking air, grass, and bone alike. It’s the ultimate symbol of dominance. But to the delight of scientists and data geeks alike, ...

A recent study finds that African lion populations are declining as their herbivore prey are as well, prompting a need to protect these prey species to reverse the trend. Preventing prey depletion can ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. The name “lion” doesn’t only apply to the king of the ...

West African lions, the lean, majestic creatures that used to roam the region, have dwindled down to a population of about 400 and are facing extinction, according to an aptly titled paper, "The Lion ...

Wyoming rancher Doug Samuelson expected to hear lions while camped out in Mozambique but was crushed to hear poaching had ...