https://www.smithsonianmag.com/rss/tag/lion-cubs/RSS feed for Lion CubsenTue, 09 Sep 2025 18:20:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-ten-gorgeous-photographs-of-lions-and-discover-what-makes-the-majestic-felines-special-180987305/A new book of essays and images reveals the history of the big cats and how they’ve become a vulnerable species today, and uncovers little-known facts about themTue, 09 Sep 2025 18:20:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/see-ten-gorgeous-photographs-of-lions-and-discover-what-makes-the-majestic-felines-special-180987305/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/fearsome-saber-toothed-cats-needed-their-baby-teeth-and-mommies-too-180984937/According to new research, two sets of sabers and unusual lower jaw anatomy show that the saber-toothed cat Smilodon fatalis delayed adulting with a long weaning periodTue, 20 Aug 2024 17:09:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/fearsome-saber-toothed-cats-needed-their-baby-teeth-and-mommies-too-180984937/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-lion-spotted-in-chad-national-park-in-20-years-is-beautiful-and-healthy-180982057/A trail camera snapped a photograph of the lounging big cat, giving wildlife officials renewed hope about the species' recovery in West and Central AfricaWed, 26 Apr 2023 17:42:25 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/first-lion-spotted-in-chad-national-park-in-20-years-is-beautiful-and-healthy-180982057/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ethical-hunt-captive-lions-180981292/In South Africa, the big cats are raised to be killed by hunters. Opponents are outraged, but advocates point to conservation benefitsWed, 11 Jan 2023 12:00:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ethical-hunt-captive-lions-180981292/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artifact-suggests-romans-may-have-used-lions-public-executions-britain-180978422/A key handle unearthed in Leicester suggests executions in imperial colonies involved wild animalsThu, 12 Aug 2021 18:31:45 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/artifact-suggests-romans-may-have-used-lions-public-executions-britain-180978422/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/near-perfect-cave-lion-cub-corpse-found-siberian-permafrost-180978403/Scientists discover two mummified cubs estimated to be approximately 28,000 and 43,000 years oldTue, 10 Aug 2021 11:30:00 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/near-perfect-cave-lion-cub-corpse-found-siberian-permafrost-180978403/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/south-africa-announces-plan-end-captive-lion-breeding-180977664/The captive lion industry encompasses everything from cub-petting attractions to the sale of lion bones Wed, 05 May 2021 18:45:23 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/south-africa-announces-plan-end-captive-lion-breeding-180977664/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-mummified-lion-cubs-unearthed-egypt-180973645/CT scans identified two of five mummified big cats as young lions, but the remaining animals' identities remain unclearMon, 25 Nov 2019 19:58:02 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/rare-mummified-lion-cubs-unearthed-egypt-180973645/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ten-things-weve-learned-about-lions-disneys-original-lion-king-180972689/Since the animated movie came out 25 years ago, zoologists have expanded our understanding of these fierce carnivoresFri, 19 Jul 2019 15:49:52 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/ten-things-weve-learned-about-lions-disneys-original-lion-king-180972689/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/108-neglected-lions-found-south-african-breeding-farm-180972146/The animals’ plight highlights existing concerns about a controversial wildlife industry Fri, 10 May 2019 14:33:01 +0000https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/108-neglected-lions-found-south-african-breeding-farm-180972146/