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Indonesia’s 'Zoo of Death' Sparking Anger from Activists Due to Growing Number of Animal Deaths

Activists are demanding for improvements in the management of Indonesia’s “zoo of death” following deaths of several animals.

Lions Gain Protection Under Endangered Species Act

Two lion subspecies were recently granted protection under the Endangered Species Act by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. This decision follows the death of the famed Zimbabwean lion Cecil, in hopes that cracking down with conservation will reduce illegal trophy hunting.

Lions Will Roam Rwandan Park, First Time since 1994

Having met their end after 1994 genocide, lions are being re-introduced to a Rwandan national park.

Frozen Lion Semen Gives Hope to Big Cat Conservation

Worried about the fate of big cats around the world? Researchers have now revealed that many endangered species may find salvation from an unlikely source - that being frozen semen.

African Lions Need Protection, FWS Says

African lions are in need of protection, the US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) said Monday, as loss of habitat and prey are putting the species in danger of extinction.