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What Would Happen If a Lion Fought a Tiger?
By Natalie Wolchover published
Lions and tigers each have fighting advantages over the other, but ultimately, the tiger has an edge. Here's why.
American Mountain Lions May be Staging Comeback
By Live Science Staff published
The elusive creatures, also called cougars, have been increasingly spotted in the East.
Lions Live in Constant Fear
By Jennifer Viegas published
Fear of humans is now a key factor that drives lion behavior.
How Do Lions Grab Attention? They Roar Like Babies
By Stephanie Pappas published
Lion and tiger vocal cords allow big noises with little effort.
Camera Traps Capture First Photos of Mountain Lions in Stanford Preserve
By Jennifer Welsh published
Infrared cameras capture mountain lions out and about in the nighttime; with the top predator eating deer, the local ecosystem is intact.
In Photos: A Lion's Life
By Remy Melina published
Photos of various lion activities, including images showing them killing food, caring for young, sleeping, staying in groups & all their different behaviors that reveal their lifestyle.
Lions Kill and Go Away, to Kill Again Another Day
By Charles Q. Choi published
The deadly cats avoid the scenes of their crimes, where other prey are on high alert.
Lions Attack Humans When the Full Moon Wanes
By Stephanie Pappas published
What's the most dangerous time to wander outside at night in Africa?
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