The Birmingham Zoo introduced male lion Josh to Akili, hoping the animals would become companions following the death of the lioness' former partner Staff members at the Birmingham Zoo are ...

We have no immediate plans to make any changes.” Akili died Monday afternoon after Josh, the lion who was supposed to be Akili’s new companion following the death of her previous mate Kwanza ...

The Birmingham Zoo announced this week that its female lion died after injuries sustained when she was attacked during an introduction to a new male lion. Akili the lioness was fatally injured ...

Officials with the Birmingham Zoo confirmed via social media on Tuesday that the facility's female lion, Akili, was killed during an introduction to a new male lion. News of the fatal Monday ...