World Lion Day: How are lions being conserved in Africa and Asia?

The IUCN Red List has listed the lion as vulnerable. Lion is mostly found in Africa and there are several large and well-managed protected areas in the continent to house its population. New Delhi: Every year on August 10, World Lion Day is observed to pay tribute to the mighty King of the Jungle and to celebrate the majestic animals that keep us enchanted with their regal beauty and strength.

Big Cat Rescue, the largest accredited sanctuary in the world dedicated to lions first came up with the day. The day, apart from honouring the beasts, also acts as a platform to highlight their declining numbers and the significance of protecting them. Since the turn of the 20th century, the population of lions has been decreasing because of several factors including loss of habitat, conflict between humans and wildlife, and of course, rampant poaching.

How is the lion conserved in Asia and Africa? The situation in Africa The IUCN Red List has listed the lion as vulnerable. Lion is mostly found in Africa and there are several large and well-managed protected areas in the continent to house its population. Thanks to the lion, wildlife tourism has been developed in Africa which is bringing in good revenue for park management and local communities, serving as an added motivation to protect them.

Due to their dwindling population, today, one can find lions mostly in Southern and Eastern Africa. According to estimates, in the late half of the 20th century, the population of lions decreased b.