"Xanda was one of these gorgeous Kalahari lions, with a big mane, big body, beautiful condition - a very, very lovely animal. Personally, I think it is sad that anyone wants to shoot a lion ...

The landscape is home to various animals including meerkats, the Kalahari lion, Cape cobras and gemsbok − a large member of the antelope family. The zoo announced Kal's name nearly three weeks ...