World Lion Day

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2022 Date	10 August 2022
2023 Date	10 August 2023

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World Lion Day in 2022

Wednesday, 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.

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World Lion Day, we celebrate the majesty of the King of the jungle! We must also highlight the state of the dwindling population. Decimated by habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict and the poaching, wild lions have halved in the last 20 years to 20,000 individuals living today! https://t.co/6OMBK8IKWV
— Saving The Survivors (@SavingSurvivors) August 10, 2021

FOCUSING EXCLUSIVELY ON LION TROPHY HUNTING #WorldLionDay “Trophy hunting today is not a major threat to wildlife, even for a species like lion”. @USFWS seem to disagree with this statement as do we. https://t.co/o2tANGrzd8 https://t.co/ZFKyQSrYLP
— EMS Foundation (@emsfoundationsa) August 10, 2021

lion day sometimes less is more https://t.co/qVqLY0KWys
— biscaybreeze (@biscaybreeze) August 10, 2021

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Return of the Roar on 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)