Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild
CZECH REPUBLIC, AUG 6 – Fewer than 200 Barbary lions remain in captivity as Czech zoo cubs boost genetic diversity and support plans for future reintroduction in North Africa's Atlas Mountains.
- Three female and one male Barbary lion cubs were seen playing in their enclosure at a Czech zoo, after being born as part of an international program to conserve the endangered species.
- The majestic Barbary lion, once roaming freely in northern Africa including the Atlas Mountains, was almost wiped out due to human activities like hunting and loss of habitat, with the last individual killed in 1942.
- Fewer than 200 Barbary lions remain in captivity, and experts plan to discuss potential reintroduction to Morocco's national parks, though it faces obstacles like ensuring protection and prey population.
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In Czech Zoo, 4 Lion Cubs Extinct in Wild Are Born
Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution for a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild. The three females and one male were seen playing in their outdoor enclosure at Dvur Králové Safari Park on Wednesday, enjoying...
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Read Full ArticleRare Barbary lion cubs born at Czech zoo are part of a plan to return the breed to the wild. See photos of them.
The Barbary lion once roamed freely its native northern Africa, but is currently extinct in the wild. A zoo in the Czech Republic is hoping to eventually reintroduce the breed to the wild.
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