Scientists believe that lions everywhere can climb up into branches, but they’re just not very good at it and need help from the right kind of tree. By Anthony Ham Visit Queen Elizabeth National Park ...

Jacob, a tree-climbing lion of Uganda, has survived a snare, a trap, and attempted poisoning—but he’s still in danger due to a rise in poaching. Jacob resting in the branches of a large fig tree in ...

Lion populations in six protected areas across Uganda have declined markedly over the past decade, a recent survey shows. The researchers attribute this decline, in some cases of nearly 50%, to ...