These Open Access images from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation ... Clouded Leopard Cub Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute African Lion Smithsonian's National ...

Upepo is a large African lion weighing more than 425 pounds. He has been described as a bit shy at first, though once he feels comfortable, he becomes more confident and high-energy. Amara’s ...

A recent study finds that African lion populations are declining as their herbivore prey are as well, prompting a need to protect these prey species to reverse the trend. Preventing prey depletion ...