by BigCatsWildCats | Feb 13, 2014 | Lion Articles
It was recently reported that there are less than 400 wild lions in West Africa. In this story, Panthera talks about a possible “silver lining” for this critically endangered species. The Silver Lining for the Lions of West Africa was originally published...
by BigCatsWildCats | Nov 1, 2013 | Cheetah Articles
A family of Asiatic cheetahs has been spotted in Iran’s Turan national park. The mother and four cubs were discovered by conservationists at the Persian Wildlife Heritage Foundation. The Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) also called the Iranian cheetah, is...
by BigCatsWildCats | Oct 25, 2013 | Africa Updates, Lion Articles
In an article written in the Oryx journal, researchers are reporting that the African lion population in Uganda has decreased more than 30 percent over the past 10 years. Reasons for the decline include “…poisoning by local cattle herders, retaliation for...
by BigCatsWildCats | Oct 14, 2013 | Sanctuary Updates
Rihanna visits Lion Park in South Africa before performing at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. The Lion Park is a breeding ground and sanctuary for African wildlife, with a focus on the Wild Dog, white lion and cheetah. The lions in the park come from Mozambique,...
by BigCatsWildCats | Oct 13, 2013 | Cougar Articles
A 125-pound mountain lion has been living in L.A.’s Griffith Park for the past four years. Griffith Park is one of the largest urban parks in the country. Located just above Los Feliz Boulevard, it covers over 4,300 acres. The young lion, named P-22, has...
