The Asiatic lion population in India has grown by nearly a third in five years, to 891 from 674 in 2020, according to the latest census. “Not only did the count go up by 217 but the animals were ...

(Read more about Asiatic lions and why they’re thriving.) To the scientists tracking her, FLG10 appeared to be mating with a strategy in mind. As it turns out, she was.

“The Asiatic lion is classified as endangered and inhabits only one remaining site in the world, the Gir forest in India, with an estimated current population in the region of 500 to 600 lions.

There are now only 12 Asiatic cheetahs estimated to be left in the wild, the Iranian Cheetah Society noted in a news release. However, this number does not include cubs, the organization added.

Up until the 17th century, Asiatic lions were found as far west as Palestine and throughout Arabia, Persia and Northern India. The spread of firearms and indiscriminate hunting led to their ...

It’s usually about now – a few weeks before the Midland County Fair opens – that I realize I once again forgot to plant more Oriental and Asiatic lilies in the full sun garden that has room ...