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Animals
Lion Captured After Roaming Free Near Rome, Italy
A lion that escaped from a circus in Ladispoli, Italy, about 25 miles (41km) from Rome, had been roaming the small town for hours before being captured. The event unfolded on Saturday, November 11, causing a stir among local...
Africa
One of World’s Oldest Wild Lions Killed in Kenya
One of the world's oldest male lions was killed by herders in Kenya. The lion, named Loonkiito, was 19 years old and was killed in Olkelunyiet village on Wednesday night while hunting for livestock.
The authorities in Kenya said that...
Animals
Zoo Sparks Fury by Feeding One of Its Giraffes to a Lion
A 300-kilogram giraffe was put to death at a zoo in the Czech Republic and staff members fed it to the lions instead of letting it go to waste.
Following social media publication of the picture of a lion consuming a...
Africa
Trophy Hunter who Killed Lions and Elephants is Shot Dead in South Africa
An enthusiastic trophy hunter who slaughtered lions and elephants was shot dead in South Africa on Monday after his truck broke down at Kruger National Park wildlife reserve.
The 55-year-old Riaan Naude was gunned down at close range when a...