Lions

Monkey rescued in Negev brings total to 12 as police continue wildlife crackdown

Israeli police have discovered another monkey in a Bedouin village, part of a larger wildlife smuggling operation that used drones from Egypt and Jordan to transport animals, weapons, and drugs.

 Israel police rescued another monkey in a Bedouin village.
 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

Mystery solved: Lions and monkeys discovered in Israel smuggled in via drones from Egypt, Jordan

 Israel Police seize lion cub from residence in Kfar Kassem, March 15, 2025.

WATCH: Police seize ninth monkey, fourth lion cub, as part of crackdown on illegal wildlife

 View of the lion cub rescued by police. March 9, 2025.

Israel Police rescue another lion cub stranded in Israel’s Negev


Israel Police rescue monkey in open area near Rahat

These operations come as part of a widespread effort by the police to locate wild animals held illegally by civilians.

 An injured monkey found in the Tel Sheva area, March 11, 2025.

Lion cub missing in Negev, police locate monkey

Israel Police rescued a monkey held illegally in a Bedouin village and returned it to wildlife officials.

 Police officers and a Nature and Parks Authority officer pose with the rescued monkey, March 5, 2025.

126 years ago, two lions hunted a bridge crew, revealing a gruesome diet

An analysis of the lions' jaws revealed they likely suffered from painful dental injuries while alive, making it difficult for them to hunt and eat large prey.

 A Maneless Tsavo Lion moves across the savanna at Tsavo National Park, Kenya, Africa.

13,000 years ago, North Americans used cheetah, lion bones to sew furs against the blistering cold

Researchers say their findings are 'conclusive proof' of Paleoindians making tailored garments.

 Caveman walking through the snow. Illustration.

Giant asteroid the size of 770 lions to pass Earth Thursday, June 27 - NASA

Using the ESA's measurement, asteroid (415029) 2011 UL21 is around the size of 770 adult male lions from head to tail. 

 An illustrative image of an asteroid passing Earth.

Disney's Lion King: Is Mufasa Jewish? Parallels between Mufasa and Jewish scripture suggest he is

"The Lion King" echoes ancient Jewish tales through parallels with Joseph, Moses, and Jewish symbolism, enriching its narrative with Judeo-Christian elements and cultural resonance.

 The Jewish lion, uploaded on 30/4/2024

Jewish lions: Roaring through history

MAN’S ROLE is to collect sparks of truth and connect them, until the entire truth arises from the earth.’

Lioness shot dead after escaping from South Korean farm

The animal was shot dead after being discovered by authorities in bushes near the farm about an hour after escaping the farm.

 Two African lionesses walking in dry land in Kgalagadi transfrontier park, South Africa

Why big cat species should not be declawed - study

Such big cats include lions and tigers that should not go through the process of onychectomy, researchers say.

A lion and a lioness play inside the Nairobi National Park, Kenya, January 6, 2021.

Police hunt for escaped lion on southern edge of Berlin

Germany's federal office for civil protection issued a warning to locals, also advising them to keep any pets indoors.

One of the young lion siblings is pictured through a glass window at the Zoo in Berlin, Germany, December 18, 2020. Picture taken December 18, 2020.

Abused lion cub who was smuggled to Israel now thriving in South Africa

The cub, newly named Zion-Neev, is adapting to his new life at the Simbonga Game Reserve & Sanctuary.

 Abu Malek the lion cub is found in an apartment in the center of Israel.