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.