lion

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The governor’s office said the crossing will help preserve several species, including the threatened mountain lion population in Los Angeles County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

According to London Zoo, Asiatic lion populations once ranged in areas including Turkey, across Asia to eastern India but were hunted to near extinction.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

Stellar sea lion pups are born from mid-May to mid-July and usually weigh 35 to 50 pounds, according to the center.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Plus, an energy crisis is spreading across the world, Thom Tillis supports Kevin Warsh’s confirmation, and San Francisco is in love with Chonkers the sea lion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

It exhaled as it came closer, its great lion feet heavy on the deck.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell