Widely regarded as a symbol of royalty, the Barbary lion stood out from all other lions. Once found throughout the mountainous deserts of Northern Africa, this big cat tragically went extinct from ...

Barbary lions were widely revered for their impressive size and dark-haired manes. They were kept by royal families in northern Africa, but the Romans also loved them just as much.

This is the oldest skull of a Barbary lion found in the UK. The lion was part of the royal zoo in the Tower of London 700 years ago. Workmen digging in the old moat around the Tower of London in 1937 ...

The first known coat of arms featured lions in a rampant pose or rearing up. It was given to Geoffrey of Anjou, father of King Henry II of England when he was knighted in 1128. Barbary Lions were ...

Belfast Zoo is home to a pride of Barbary lions, with one male lion named Qays and two females, Fidda and Theibba. Its website said the breed is "one of the largest lion sub-species". "This big ...

People were intrigued, and so was I, so I dug into the back-story of how the lion ended up there. The photo, taken in 2005, depicts a then-2-year-old baby Barbary lion named Samson. Barbary lions ...

The lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo, is an awe-inspiring animal. These majestic big cats symbolize strength, courage, and royalty across various cultures. Primarily found in Africa and a ...

The Belfast Zoo similarly told ABC News that they could not comment on the alleged incident while their investigation of it is underway. The Belfast Zoo is home to a pride of Barbary lions: one male ...

An investigation is under way after a trainee at Belfast Zoo was locked in with lions at the enclosure earlier this month. Belfast City Council said it takes "the safety of all our staff, visitors ...

Hutchinson had one of the most dominant performances by a Lions defensive player ever, logging 4½ sacks and forcing a fumble. He finished with the second most sacks in a single game in Lions ...

The Detroit Lions fell to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 20-16 at home in Week 2 of the 2024 NFL season to fall to 1-1 on the season. The Lions took a lead in the third quarter on a David Montgomery ...