Lions Coverage

How they voted: NC Congressional votes for the week of Aug. 1

A look at how North Carolina members of Congress voted over the previous week.

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Wolves attack worker at Caswell preserve where lion killed intern in 2018

Two gray wolves attacked a worker over the weekend at the same Caswell County exotic animal preserve where an intern was mauled and killed by a lion a little over two years ago.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Pair of lion cubs born at Denver Zoo

Two lion cubs were born at the Denver Zoo on April 23.

Animal preserve director discusses changes following fatal mauling

A year after a lion killed an intern at an exotic animal preserve in Caswell County, the director says she's committed to safety and the preserve's mission.

Maintaining safe animal preserve best way to honor intern mauled by lion, director says

A year after a lion killed an intern at an exotic animal preserve in Caswell County, the director says she's committed to safety and the preserve's mission.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Caught on cam: Mountain lion in Illinois?

Was the animal caught on camera outside of a Hecker, Illinois diner a mountain lion, or just a very large house cat?

Nine lion cubs rescued, placed in bear farm in Hungary

Nine rescued lions found a new home at an unlikely place, a bear farm in Hungary.

State cites animal preserve where lion killed intern for workplace safety violations

State regulators have levied a $3,000 fine for workplace safety violations on a Caswell County exotic animal preserve where an intern was killed last winter in a lion attack.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

House lawmakers OK restrictions on dangerous animals

With little debate and by overwhelming margins, state House lawmakers Thursday approved two measures addressing aggressive dogs and dangerous large animals.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Ban on private ownership of dangerous animals advances in House

A proposal to ban the private ownership of dangerous exotic animals will likely be voted on by the North Carolina House this week.

Laura Leslie, WRAL Capitol Bureau chief

Family wants answers in Caswell County lion attack

The aunt of an intern killed by a lion at a Caswell County animal preserve last December sad family members believe the facility wasn't prepared to handle an attack.

Family of intern killed in Caswell County lion attack wants her death to 'make a difference'

The aunt of an intern killed by a lion at a Caswell County animal preserve last December sad family members believe the facility wasn't prepared to handle an attack.

Janine Bowen, WRAL digital journalist, and Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

So cute! Rare white lion cubs born at safari park

Two rare white lion cubs have been born in a Crimean safari park.

Report: Ball prevented gate from closing in fatal lion attack

An intern killed during a lion attack at a Caswell County animal preserve in December was dragged around by her neck before her death, according to a report into her death that was released Tuesday.

So a lion walks into a dentist's office

Ulana, a lioness at Michigan's Potter Park Zoo, is recovering after undergoing a root canal. (Video from WILX)

Government shutdown delays investigation of fatal lion attack

Caswell County officials want to investigate the death of an intern at a local animal preserve last month, but they have to wait until the federal government reopens to do so.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Report: Caswell deputies needed eight shots to put down lion after fatal attack

Caswell County deputies had to fire eight shots to put down a lion that had attacked and killed an intern at an animal preserve over the weekend, according to a police report.

Neighbors praise NC animal preserve where intern killed by lion

New Year's Day would normally be a busy day for tours at the Conservators Center animal preserve in Caswell County. But the center remains closed after the death of 22-year-old intern Alex Black in a lion attack Sunday.

Fatal lion attack has NC Zoo, other preserves checking safety measures

New Year's Day would normally be a busy day for tours at the Conservators Center animal preserve in Caswell County. But the center remains closed after the death of 22-year-old intern Alex Black in a lion attack Sunday.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

Friend of woman killed by lion: 'I know Alex wouldn't want anyone to forget Matthai'

Friends, family and coworkers of a 22-year-old intern who was attacked and killed by a lion on Sunday in a nature conservatory near Burlington are mourning her death and celebrating her love for animals.

Deputy called to help at NC preserve where worker killed speaks out

Friends, family and coworkers of a 22-year-old intern who was attacked and killed by a lion on Sunday in a nature conservatory near Burlington are mourning her death and celebrating her love for animals.

Sarah Krueger, WRAL reporter

22-year-old attacked, killed by lion 2 weeks into internship

Alexandra Black, 22, was killed by a lion Sunday. She had been working at the Conservators Center for two weeks.

'Alex loved animals': Intern killed in lion attack at NC preserve

Alexandra Black, an intern at Conservators Center and a recent graduate from Indiana University Bloomington, died after being attacked by a lion during a routine cleaning at the center

Kasey Cunningham, WRAL reporter

Raw: Lion at Indianapolis Zoo dies

A female lion at the Indianapolis Zoo has killed the father of her three cubs. The zoo said in a statement the lions had been housed for eight years. (Video courtesy Indianapolis Zoo)

Raw: Lion at Indianapolis Zoo dies

A female lion at the Indianapolis Zoo has killed the father of her three cubs. The zoo said in a statement the lions had been housed for eight years. (Video courtesy Indianapolis Zoo)