“World Lion Day” is celebrated on August 10 every year to raise awareness about lions and conserve their habitats. Despite being popularly known as “the king of the jungle,” lions (Panthera leo) don’t live in those landscapes, preferring grasslands, savannahs, shrublands and desert habitats instead. In India, the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) can be found at the Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.
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World Lion Day 2024: History, Significance, Origins And All You Need To Know
August 10 marks "World Lion Day" where conservationists raise awareness and increase support to sustain lion populations in Africa and Asia

Asiatic lions in Gujarat, India
Photo: Roberto Dani/Shutterstock
Asiatic lions in Gujarat, India
Photo: Roberto Dani/Shutterstock

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