Asiatic and African lions belong to the same species (Panthera leo). They descended from a common lion population that once ranged across parts of Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.
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Stunning Lion Photos from New Conservation Book
Remembering Lions – a new photography book to raise money for lion conservation.
Blood Lions – The Canned Hunting Industry Exposed
This film exposes the ugly truth behind South Africa's canned lion hunting industry. It will premiere at the Durban International Film Festival on July 22, 2015. In South Africa there are some 10,000 lions and the numbers are increasing all the time. But the lie...
Silver Lining for Lions of West Africa (Panthera)
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 at...
Lion Population Declining in Uganda
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 livestock...
Asiatic Lion Pictures by Wildlife Photographer Uri Golman
The Daily Mail's recent story of the Asiatic lion includes stunning photos by wildlife photographer Uri Golman. Read the full story and see all of the images for "An Intimate and Stunning Photo Portrait of the Last Remaining Asiatic Lions..." Read more about the...
Gujarat: Home of the Endangered Asiatic Lion
The Asiatic lion is an endangered lion subspecies that inhabits Gujarat (The Land of the Legends), a state in India. There are currently less than 500 Asiatic lions in existence. Only 13 Asiatic lions were in existence in 1907, when an Indian prince banned hunting...