Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. When people think of lions, the image that comes to mind is ...

Lions are synonymous with Africa. These majestic cats have lived side-by-side with humans for hundreds of thousands of years. While encroachment on territory and being hunted by ranchers have ...

Given their size, grace, and regal bearing, lions are one of the most revered big cats. But there are several facts about lions that are concerning to say the least. Most notably, global lion numbers ...