Ancient Romans used Barbary lions to battle with gladiators.
Lions are the only social member of the Felidae (cat) family and live in groups known as prides. An average pride consists of 15 lions.
A Beluga whale, a protected species usually found in cold Arctic waters, has been seen in France’s Seine river, with authorities urging people to keep their distance to avoid distressing the animal. Officials in the Eure department of Normandy said late Wednesday that images suggested it was a beluga separated from its pod, though they did not specify its size nor where exactly it was seen. An adult beluga can reach up to four metres (13 feet) in length, and while they ...