Recent findings reveal a dramatic decline in lion populations in Kruger National Park, prompting urgent calls for conservation action amid rising poaching and environmental challenges.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years.

New DNA technology led to the conviction of lion poachers. Poachers targeted a collared lion, who provided a blood sample when he was collared. Lions continue to be poached for traditional medicinal ...

Two men unlawfully killed a lion in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe to sell its parts. Forensic technology provided the ...

A new survey has revealed a concerning decline in lion numbers in the Kruger National Park, with poaching identified as a major contributing factor. Conducted by the Endangered Wildlife Trust in ...

A new study reveals the alarming rise in targeted lion poaching across Africa, driven by organised criminal networks and the illegal trade in body parts. Urgent conservation measures are needed to pro ...

A CSI-style investigation in Zimbabwe helped to successfully prosecute two people for killing a lion and trafficking its teeth, flesh and other body parts in February. Forensic specialists analyzed ...

There are an estimated 20,000 to 30,000 African lions left in the wild. Poaching of African lions increased after it became more difficult to get tiger parts in Southeast Asia. Lions are synonymous ...