World Lion Day

World Lion Day Quick Facts - GB

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2021 Date	10 August 2021
2022 Date	10 August 2022

2021 Holidays & Dates

World Lion Day in 2021

Tuesday, 10 Aug

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World Lion Day History

World Lion Day aims to raise awareness of the decimation of lions. Lions are in danger of becoming extinct due to being hunted and their habitats being destroyed. Lions are critical in the food chain as they help regulate the herbivore population such as elephants and giraffes. Without Lions, these animals would spread diseases and go extinct due to competition amongst their species. On this day, it is popular to donate to charities that contribute to conserving lions.

Top Tweets for World Lion Day -

Woah it's international lion day? https://t.co/xBqzVVmDdI
— 🍍AuruLupus🍍 (@AuruLupus) August 10, 2020

An old blog post for #WorldLionDay, examining a strange - & I think kind of sad - story from Blind Hary's Wallace, which I will never understand how it never made it into Braveheart 🦁 https://t.co/DszrvzleAo https://t.co/K91v5lcFLF
— Dr Callum Watson (@vivstan211240) August 10, 2020

Knowing I’d been working rather hard and in need of something lovely, my wonderful husband @hrwright (who calls me his lion) decided to surprise me with yellow roses and a card for World Lion Day! 😍🦁 Soppy, perhaps, but it was just the pick-me-up I needed 🥰 https://t.co/YHXEXdsFxo
— Ruddofcumbria (@ruddofcumbria) August 10, 2020

In the News and Trending for World Lion Day

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World Lion Day Facts

Nearly all wild lions live below the Sahara Desert in Africa. A small population exists around Gir Forest National Park in western India.
According to awf.org, it is estimated that as of 2019, there were only 23,000 lions remaining in the world. One of the main reasons for the declining lion population is the rate at which they are losing their habitats due to human expansion.
A male lion’s mane (the fur around their neck) is a sign of dominance. It can grow up to 16 cm long and as a lion gets older, it becomes much darker. Their manes play a part in attracting female lions and it can also help protect their necks from injuries during fights.

World Lion Day Top Events and Things to Do

Visit your local zoo. See animals from different regions, especially the king of the jungle.
Listen to a World Wildlife Fund podcast. The podcast is called Call of the Wild. It features special guests and experts who discuss wildlife and current threats animals may be facing.
Watch a nature documentary about lions. Here are our suggestions:
Brothers in Blood: The Lions of Sabi Sand (2016)
Desert Warriors: Lions of the Namib (2016)
Roar: Lions of the Kalahari (2005)