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Oct 21, 2022

Luke, 17-Year-Old Lion And ‘King Of The Great Cats Exhibit,’ Dies At National Zoo

Luke the 17-year-old lion was humanely euthanized Wednesday after multiple medical complications over the years.

Dec 23, 2016

Based On An Incredible True Story, ‘Lion’ Will Make You Cry In Spite Of Itself

A lost 5-year-old Indian boy is adopted by an Australian couple. Two decades later, he makes his way back.

Mar 04, 2014

Video: National Zoo Welcomes Four More Lion Cubs

This is on top of the two born in January.

Jan 27, 2014

Photos/Video: National Zoo Lion Gives Birth To Cubs

“The first few days of a lion cub’s life are very fragile,” Rebecca Stites, an animal keeper at the Great Cats exhibit, said in a release.

 
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