Disturbing Facebook ads offer to sell white lions and tiger cubs
No one should have a tiger or a lion as a pet—these big cats belong in the wild or with a reputable wildlife organization who will care for them. And yet there are sick people ...
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Ricky Gervais calls for end to trophy hunting, calling it ‘humanity at its very worst’
It’s hard to believe anyone would take pleasure in killing a majestic animal like a lion, but trophy hunting big cats is still a common practice. But the idea of trophy hunting—people paying to get ...
Young lion had his legs broken in captivity so tourists could take photos
It’s really shocking how cruel some people can be to animals, treating them like props and objects rather than living creatures. It’s bad enough to keep an exotic wild animal in your own captivity, but ...
12,000 lions being farmed in captivity to be shot dead by tourists in ‘canned hunts’
Thousands of lions are being farmed in captivity in Africa each year, only to be shot dead by tourists wanting to hunt them, according to shocking new revelations. A book and accompanying film by British ...
Lion, tiger and bear remain lifelong friends after being rescued from basement together
It’s always incredible to see friendships form between animals of different species, but one story might be the most inspiring, as three mighty animals formed an bond that would last a lifetime. Meet Leo the ...
Lions nap in the middle of the road during coronavirus quarantine in South Africa
If there’s one positive we can take away from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s that wild animals seem to be getting the respite they’ve needed for a very long time. Without the meddling of humans, and ...
Rescued lion can’t sleep without a cozy blanket
Ah, the mighty lion. The king of the jungle, one of nature’s most ferocious beasts. But despite their reputation, some lions are as gentle as a baby — like one rescue lion, who can’t get ...
Brave little cat confuses everyone by picking a fight with a lion in viral video
It’s hard to believe that our house cats—cute little pets who mostly like to lounge around on our laps all day—are actually related to ferocious predators like lions, tigers and pumas. But they’re all part ...
More than 100 abused lions found in shocking conditions – owner charged
Animal welfare officers have discovered more than 100 abused lions and some close to death in an overcrowded breeding facility in South Africa. In what is one of the most shocking cases of animal neglect ...
Lion dad meets baby son for the very first time and the reaction is priceless
It’s not only in the human world that parents harbor a great love for their children – wild animals can feel very strongly for their offspring too. We know from scientists’ observations that animals, including close ...