The University of North Alabama’s African lion mascot, Una, died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. She was 17. Una was the first female to hold the mascot role on UNA’s campus, according ...

According to a statement from the university, Una died after a brief illness. She was 17.

Posted by University of North Alabama on Friday, May 3, 2024 According to the university, Leo III and his sister Una were born Nov. 18, 2002, at a wildlife refuge in New Hampshire.

Big Al, the University of Alabama’s esteemed elephant mascot, is an engaging and charismatic presence known for his soft grey fur costume, prominent floppy ears, elongated trunk, and playful ...

The University of North Alabama recently revealed that its mascot Leo III the Lion had died after a brief illness at the age of twenty-one years at the George H. Carroll Lion Habitat on campus.

Per the university's athletics site, Birmingham Age-Herald sports editor Hugh Roberts was the first to use the nickname "Crimson Tide" in a 1907 recap article of the game between Alabama and ...

Today, Big Al can be seen at all types of University of Alabama athletic events, not just football. He'll also drop in on your nuptials, if you’re willing to pony up his $400 wedding appearance fee.

Big Al is the elephant mascot of the University of Alabama mascot. Big Al has represented the University since debuting at the 1979 Sugar Bowl. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

With Bryant’s support, the university made an elephant the team’s official mascot in 1980, and Big Al made his debut at the Sugar Bowl. (He was portrayed by a different student, of course, as ...