With its glorious mane, predatory prowl, and fearsome roar, it seems only fitting to discover that there is only one species of the lion: the Panthera leo. There are, however, several subspecies ...

A mummified ice age cub discovered in Siberia is exceptionally preserved, providing the first view of what sabre-toothed cats ...

Saber-toothed tigers, also called saber-toothed cats, were some of the most impressive predators to roam the Earth during the ...

Calling all "Ice Age" lovers: The frozen remains of a 35,000-year-old saber-toothed cat have been studied for the first time ...

The frozen cub was about 3 weeks old with brown fur and broad paws for walking on snow. The first of its kind study showed ...

Lions (Panthera leo) have sharp claws, strong muscles, keen eyes, and powerful fangs, making them predators avoided by most animals. They possess bladed paws, a rippling mass of pure muscle ...

This protected area is home to the world's largest remaining lion (Panthera leo) population, so the other mammals are well aware of the danger these carnivores represent. The researchers broadcast ...

Genetic testing on the skulls revealed that they were pure-bred Barbary lions, Panthera leo leo. For centuries, the Tower of London was home to a royal menagerie of exotic animals, from polar bears to ...