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.

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 ...

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 ...

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".

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 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 ...

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 ...

Big Bend National Park will be closing remote sections of the park next month to protect native bighorn sheep.

The Detroit Lions didn't score as many points in their Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as they did in their Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams, but offensive coordinator Ben Johnson said ...

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 ...

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 ...