FAQ: What Does a Lions’ Mane Say About Him?
Lions are the only big cats with manes, and these flowing crowns aren’t just for show—they carry real meaning. Scientists and observers have long noticed that a lion’s mane can…
Lions are the only big cats with manes, and these flowing crowns aren’t just for show—they carry real meaning. Scientists and observers have long noticed that a lion’s mane can…
Lions once roamed across much of Africa, Europe, and Asia. Today, they’ve lost over 90% of their historic range, and only around 20,000 wild lions remain. But it’s not all…
The African savanna has always swung between wet and dry, but climate change is lengthening the dry spells and turning “bad years” into the new normal. For lions, every extra…
If you’ve ever watched wildlife footage of lions snarling at circling hyenas—or vice versa—you’ve seen just a glimpse of one of nature’s most iconic rivalries. Lions and hyenas don’t just…
In the lion world, it’s the females who are the real powerhouses when it comes to the hunt. While male lions dominate the image of raw strength, lionesses are the…
In our last posts in this series, we explored the power of lion prides and the brotherhood of male coalitions. But what about the smallest members of a pride—the cubs?…
In the world of lions, survival and legacy are everything. While lionesses form the stable core of a pride, it’s the males who must fight for their place—and they rarely…
When you picture a lion, you might imagine a majestic male with a flowing mane surveying the African plains. But behind that iconic image lies a complex and fascinating social…
Kings, climbers, giants, tanks, and horns: Africa’s Big Five reign supreme in savannas and hearts. The name “Big Five” for these iconic African animals actually comes from the dangerous past…