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White Lion

The White Lion is not albino as they do have pigmentation.

They have a condition called, leucism, which causes the loss of pigmentation in the skin and fur. They are endemic only in the Greater Timbavati, region of South Africa. White lions and gene-carrying lions have been hunted and forcibly removed from the wild into captivity.

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Extinct

Facts about Lions

The lion is the second-largest among the big cats, with the first being the Amur tiger. The lion is unusual among the cat species in that they live in organised groups called ‘prides’. They are the only truly social cat, with related females residing together in pride and related or unrelated males forming coalitions that compete for the tenure of pride in fierce and often fatal battles.

Meet Izulu

Izulu is known as the ‘supermodel’ of the pride, with her long legs, tall slender frame, and the lightest white fur. She is generally the most reserved of the pride. However, she definitely has a strong and very sassy side.

Meet Zuri

Zuri was born in 2013. Zuri is the most inquisitive of the pride and loves enrichment. Her favourite toy is a boomer ball, and she loves to play football with it!