(Bloomberg) -- South Africa's cabinet approved a phased end to the captive breeding of lions and rhinos as the country seeks to end practices that have sullied its reputation as a custodian of some of ...

In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country's wild population, estimated at 3,500 ...

Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego's La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical ...

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 ...

A new research paper published in the scientific journal Nature Conservation has uncovered concerning activities within South Africa's captive lion industry, shedding light on the urgent need for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These wild animals are exploited as entertainment attractions for tourists, like cub petting and “walk with lions” experiences.

CHENNAI: After years of struggling with a shrinking lion population and the absence of a compatible breeding pair, the Arignar Anna Zoological Park in Vandalur is preparing to revive its captive ...

H5N1 bird flu confirmed in wild seabirds at Kangaroo Island's Seal Bay puts Australia's endangered Australian sea lion — ...

Lion cubs grow up fast, and even faster in zoos. In a long-term study, scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) found male African lions living in human care hit puberty a ...

In South Africa an estimated 8,000 lions are bred and kept in captivity for commercial purposes in more than 350 facilities. This is far more than the country’s wild population, estimated at 3,500 ...