An African lion’s “impressive roar and magnificent mane” was a staple of the St. Louis Zoo for years. Ingozi would bask in the Missouri sunshine on a raised platform as guests perused ...

Her counterpart, Kiume, was moved to a new facility late last fall. The African lion was paired with an older female lion at his new home, the zoo said. The move had left the zoo — and JBZ ...

The darker the mane, the older the lion ... and detect their next meal when it’s as far as a mile away. The African lion population has plummeted by over 40% over the last three generations.