World Lion Day

• 12 Aug 2024

Source: PIB

World Lion Day, established by Big Cat Rescue and celebrated on 10th August since 2013, highlights the urgent need for lion conservation due to threats like habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching.

• As apex predators, lions control herbivore populations and support ecosystem health, with a lifespan of 10-14 years in the wild and a birth interval of around 2 years.
• In India, the Asiatic lion, a symbol of strength in the national emblem, has seen its population increase from 523 in 2015 to about 674 in 2020 due to successful conservation efforts.
• Launched on 15th August 2020, 'Project Lion' aims to secure the future of Asiatic lions through habitat improvement, advanced monitoring, and addressing human-wildlife conflict.

Read More: World Lion Day 2022, Asiatic Lion Conservation Project