Why Are South African Lionesses Given Birth Control?

Smithsonian Channel Pick of the Week

English - August 20, 2018 16:00 - ★★★★ - 31 ratings
TV & Film wildlife monkeys jungle baboons birds goshawk photography high speed photography fish leopards Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed

Previous Episode: This Chinese Emperor Was Betrayed by His Mother's Lover

Next Episode: A Submarine Dangerously Tests How Deep It Can Go

While wild lions are still under threat, captive lions in South Africa are in abundance. In order for Kevin Richardson to avoid overcrowding and abuse, he gives each of his female lions contraceptive...

The latest in science, culture, and history from Smithsonian Channel.