Who Are Africa’s Big Five?
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…
Exploring Lion Subspecies: Diversity Within the King of Beasts
When most people think of lions, they picture a powerful golden cat roaming the African savanna. But the lion, Panthera leo, is not a one-size-fits-all species. In fact, there are…
Animal Quotes – From Twain to McCartney
Born Samuel Clemens in 1835, Mark Twain became a legendary American writer renowned for his humor, satire, and insightful social commentary. His works, like The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and…
Meet the Lion
Lions: Kings of the Savanna Few animals inspire awe and admiration quite like the lion. Known as the “King of the Beasts,” lions are powerful predators and social creatures that…
The Lion Who Loves to Play Football
Football-mad Triton, an 11-year-old male lion who was born at the Johannesburg Zoo, is like a kitten with a favorite toy when his soccer ball comes into sight. His face…
Animal Quotes – From Elvis to Kant
Of course! Elvis Presley, widely known as the “King of Rock and Roll,” was an American singer and actor who left an indelible mark on the world of music and…
The Man Who Hugs Wild Lions
Kevin Richardson is known as the lion whisperer. He has made himself part of a pride of lions, as well as a group of hyenas (known as a “cackle”). Watch…
