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This celebration of the animal kingdom's most beautiful and fearsome creature was founded by Big Cat Rescue, the world's largest accredited sanctuary ...

World Lion Day is the brainchild of co-founders Dereck and Beverly Joubert, a husband-and-wife team with a passion for big cats. Though a fun and exciting occasion for all, its foundations are based in a very serious matter: lion numbers have dramatically declined to the point where the species needs to be placed on the endangered list, just like its larger cousin the tiger. This celebration of the animal kingdom’s most beautiful and fearsome creature was founded by Big Cat Rescue, the world’s largest accredited sanctuary dedicated to big cats.

World Lion Day 2022: Celebrating royalty is in human nature so why should the 'King of the jungle” not be celebrated as well? August 10 is the day we ...

The much larger African lions are a distant relative of the Asiatic lions of India. August 10 is the day we celebrate the king of the jungle in the form of World Lion Day. The day aims to spread awareness of lions and the urgent need to strive toward their conservation. The purpose of World Lion Day, as previously indicated, is to increase public awareness of the significance of lion conservation.

Guests at the wedding reception of Sarawakian Siti Haziqah Othman and Yap Ee Jie from Selangor at the CIDB Sarawak Convention Centre were thrilled with the ...

So, it’s not a bizarre thing for us,” she said. “And so, during our reception, we had a traditional (Malay) performance (by Cilik Sejinjang), rosewater sprinkling ceremony, and a lion dance performance by Sarawak Kuching Hong Yi, which is fair for both families,” she added. “Plus, my husband’s mother wanted to experience a Malay wedding, while my family wanted to experience a Chinese wedding,” she told The Borneo Post today via WhatsApp.

Lion, one of the world's best known and most charismatic species, which are found in Nigeria, other parts of West and Central Africa, are on the brink of ...

“As a result the populations in West Africa are declining so quickly, as a biologist I would say that in a country like Nigeria, which has only 34 lions left, they are already extinct. This has led to some populations becoming small and isolated, especially in West Africa. Habitat loss has led to some populations becoming small and isolated, especially in West Africa. It is estimated that fewer than 50 lions survive in Nigeria. Such hunting is often illegal because it is done within protected areas, without a license, with the use of prohibited traps and snares, or a combination of these reasons. Lindsey called proper managed community conservation areas and creating incentives for people to protect and benefit from living wildlife, rather than by converting it to bushmeat. Formerly widespread across northern Nigeria, today’s lions survive in only two sites in the country: Kainji Lake National Park and Yankari Game Reserve.

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- “The greatest fear in the world is of the opinions of others. Wishing you a very happy World Lion Day! World Lion Day is observed every year on August 10 to increase public awareness of the significance of lion conservation. World Lion Day 2022: World Lion Day is observed every year on August 10 to celebrate the king of the jungle. Happy Lion Day! Now it is up to us on how we treat Nature's gift. The brave man doesn’t know what a lion is. It wanders around proudly and roars loudly like a lion.” - Suzy Kassem - “The truth is like a lion. The data necessitates a need to work towards the conservation of lions which World Lion Day 2022 emphasizes on. World Lion Day 2022 aims at spreading awareness of lions and the urgent need to strive toward their conservation and to make everyone aware of the significance of lions in their natural habitat. World Lion Day on August 10 gives us an opportunity to understand the place of lions in the ecological cycle and why their extinction can be an alarming sign for humans.

The big cat subspecies Panthera leo leo, earlier called Panthera leo persica, are found in the Gir National Park and outside the protected areas in Gujarat.

Thanks to the success of Project Tiger, the animal is more widespread in the country now. In fact, Gir is a dry deciduous forest with patches of scrub and grasslands,” he said. Since then, the population of the lions has been restricted to one state. In the Indian subcontinent, the lion was found in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Bihar, Rajasthan, a part of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Pakistan, the report added. But before that, Asiatic lions were found in most of southwest Asia and a large part of the Indian subcontinent. But before that, the lion subspecies inhabited most of southwest Asia and were present across India.

In the blockbuster, the 49-year-old stars as Dr Nate Daniels, who takes his daughters on a trip to a game reserve in South Africa. However, the Luther actor let ...

‘We had to try to make this feel as real as possible,’ he added to Daily Pop of the flick. It was lots of rehearsal. ‘And we had less, so we consumed less, our minds were sharp, we worked hard. You running away?” Hey, buddy, what you doing over there? ‘There was a lion there who wasn’t in the movie, and he was on set,’ he said while on the red carpet at the New York premiere on Monday.

Royal, Proud, and Dignified are the words that get attached instinctively to the feline superstar. Unlike many of the lesser elites on planet fauna, a lion ...

The aim of celebrating world lion day is to protect the remaining Panthera Leo living in the wild. It has increased by 25% in the last five years. Unlike many of the lesser elites on planet fauna, a lion inspires awe in place of fear.

We had a few meetings with senior forest officials in Gandhinagar to discuss conservation strategies for Asiatic lions, a species that the Prague Zoo was ...

I sincerely hope on this World Lion Day (August 10, 2022) that the plans of Project Lion, especially the translocation of lions to Kuno will be acted upon immediately and my fears are unfounded. That would be an absolute travesty and a betrayal of the sacrifices made by hundreds of families of Sahariyas who relocated to make space for the lions. With the plan to introduce African cheetahs in Kuno in a fairly advanced stage, it seems very likely that the translocation of lions to Kuno would be delayed till the introduced cheetah population establishes itself, which is estimated to take about 15 years. It makes it very clear that of all the proposed sites, Kuno is most suitable and based on quantified and objective criteria it is also ready for the lions. In 2010, the population was estimated to be 411, spread over about 20,000 sq km; in 2015 it was 523, in 22,000 sq km; and in 2020 it was 674 lions in 30,000 sq km. There is no mention of the 2013 Order of the Supreme Court or Kuno, which is ready and waiting. In the afternoon, I received a call from Delhi and was told that the Forest Bench of the Supreme Court of India had ordered the translocation of lions from Gir to Kuno in Madhya Pradesh within six months. The Madhya Pradesh State Forest Department has done all that was required to prepare Kuno for the reintroduction of Asiatic lions. The order also specified a clear time frame: “The order be carried out in its letter and spirit and within a period of 6 months from today.” The goal of Project Lion as articulated in the 2020 document is: “Asiatic lions should play their ecological role and retain their evolutionary potential. The goal and objectives of Project Lion can only be achieved if one or more additional populations of free-ranging wild lions are established. I had flown in that morning from Delhi to Ahmedabad, accompanying a team from the Prague Zoo. We had a few meetings with senior forest officials in Gandhinagar to discuss conservation strategies for Asiatic lions, a species that the Prague Zoo was focussing on.

Even though lions are sometimes referred to as the 'king of the jungle', they are under grave threat due to a number of man-made issues, including poaching ...

- The colour of a male lion's mane is a reliable indicator of his age. This day is observed to highlight the importance of lions to the ecosystem and food chain. Dereck and Beverly Joubert of the Big Cat Initiative and National Geographic established the day in 2013 to protect the lions. So, the purpose of World Lion Day is to encourage individuals to protect lions and their natural habitats. Nevertheless, the males always eat first. Since then, the annual observation of the day has played a major role in spreading awareness about the lions. It is essential to raise public awareness about the problems that lions face, protect their natural habitat, and create more wildlife sanctuaries to ensure their survival. Therefore to spread awareness about the lions and the issues faced by them World Lion Day is observed on August 10 every year. The lion population is rapidly declining. The only larger species of living feline after the tiger is the lion. 90 per cent of the world's lion population has disappeared in the past two centuries. Even though they are sometimes referred to as the 'king of the jungle', lions are under grave threat due to a number of man-made issues, including poaching and deforestation.

Gir National Park in Gujarat is the lone abode of Asiatic lions in the wild. A combined effort of local communities and the forest department has helped in ...

Gir has become overcrowded which is leading to infighting and forcing the territorial animals to look for new territory. The forest department officials also have a very detailed method of keeping tabs on the lions. The local communities in and around Gir have extended their full patronage to protecting the lion subspecies. Successive state governments have also played an important role in the conservation efforts, by extending their support. However, no action has been taken on the matter. Gir National Park in Gujarat is the lone abode of Asiatic lions in the wild. So much so that they have opened a rehabilitation centre at Sasan-Gir, where ailing lions are treated, rehabilitated and reunited with their pride. Another factor for flourishing of lions here is the elaborate rescue operation. The first significant effort at conserving these lions came from the sixth Nawab Mahabat Khanji II (1851-1888) in 1879. The Asiatic Lion, also known as Panthera leo leo, today survives in the wild only in India. However, that was not always the case. He continued to protect his lions until October 1947, when he acceded his kingdom to the Government of India and moved to Pakistan (with his 200 dogs but without any of his wives). When he left, he left his lions unprotected. In 1913, their numbers had dropped to a mere 20

No surgery required for Red Lions team member who had rough landing at NDP 2022: Ng Eng Hen No surgery is required for Third Warrant Officer Jeffr.

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SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident during his landing during ...

We would like to thank Singaporeans for their concern and support." SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident at his landing during the National Day Parade (Aug 9). SINGAPORE — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident during his landing during the National Day parade (Aug 9).

SINGAPORE, Aug 10 — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident at his landing ...

We would like to thank Singaporeans for their concern and support.” Early on during the parade at about 6.10pm, the skydiver, who skidded instead of landing on his feet, fell upon touching down and was entangled in his parachute. SINGAPORE, Aug 10 — A member of the Red Lions parachute team was stretchered off from the Marina Bay Floating Platform after an incident at his landing during the National Day Parade (August 9).

No surgery is required for Third Warrant Officer Jeffrey Heng, although the Red Lions team member suffered some injuries in a hard landing at the National ...

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The fabled king of the jungle is on the cusp of extinction and humans are to blame. From encroaching on their habitat to hunting and poaching them, ...

First, livestock grazing in PAs results in competition with lion prey species and can lead to degraded habitat, both of which can drive a reduction in the numbers of native herbivores. Knights said that in East Africa, in a place like Tanzania with 8,000 lions, the country can make a million dollars in the lifetime of a lion from tourism revenue. Encroachment of people and their livestock into PAs and the associated pressure on lions is now regarded as one of the top three threats to the species in West, Central, East and parts of Southern Africa. Human encroachment is also associated with illegal bushmeat hunting—another severe threat to both lions and their prey, notes Wild Aid. The organisation is calling for action to reinforce protected areas which could even be a massive conservation opportunity requiring immense support. Eventually, you will be able to go and see wild lions here in Nigeria, in parks like Yankari. WildAid is embarking on a big campaign worldwide about the plight of the lion. The fabled king of the jungle is on the cusp of extinction and humans are to blame. If secured, their land area would ensure the long-term survival of the lion and that of many other species. Africa’s magnificent national parks, game reserves and other protected wildlife landscapes are essential to the species’ survival. Also, very importantly, hunters that go into the bush to set snares for antelopes and other forms also catch the lion, injure them, kill them, and contribute to the decimation, he said. From encroaching on their habitat to hunting and poaching them, the majestic roar of the lion is disappearing. The organisation also reports that the poaching of lions for their bones and other parts has emerged as a more recent threat. In the spirit of World Lion Day, more attention is required on this endangered species to help raise funds and ramp up protective measures. They are called the ‘Kings of the Jungle’ due to their arresting and fearsome personality, created by their great bodies and heavy, shiny manes.

Third warrant officer Jeffrey Heng is expected to make a full recovery with some rehab, said the Defence Minister.

Medics rushed to his side before he was stretchered off. During the National Day Parade on Tuesday, 3WO Heng was the last of 10 parachutists to land at the Marina Bay floating platform. "CDF and COA visited him, and we are glad to report that he is stable," said Dr Ng, referring to the Chief of Defence Force and the Chief of Army.

In 2013, World Lion Day was established to raise awareness about the importance of protecting wild cats.

These are designed to provide the animals with a similar habitat to that found in Gir. From 2015 to 2020, the population of these animals grew from 523 to 674. This will focus on the animals’ natural distribution across Saurashtra and possibly to Rajasthan. They are considered a vulnerable species due to their loss of habitat and are found on the Red List of Threatened Species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). According to NewsOnAIR, there are around 30,000 to 100,000 lions left in the world. The goal of World Lion Day is to raise awareness about the protection of lions. In 2013, World Lion Day was established to raise awareness about the importance of protecting wild cats.

3WO Jeffrey Heng will need some time and rehabilitation, but full recovery is expected, Dr Ng said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

In July last year, a member of the Red Lions parachute team was carried away on a stretcher after a hard landing during a test free-fall jump in Bishan. In response to queries, a Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) spokesman said the wind gust recorded at MSS’ nearest station at Marina Barrage at around 6pm on Tuesday, about 1.5km away from the floating platform, was 22kmh. 3WO Heng had attempted to land at a safe distance away from his teammates, while fighting against strong crosswinds, said retired commando Chan Seck Sung, who was in the audience at the Marina Bay floating platform and witnessed 3WO Heng’s hard landing. 3WO Heng, the last of 10 parachutists to land, was stretchered off after his rough landing on Tuesday that saw him tumble to the ground. Dr Ng said the Chief of Defence Force and the Chief of Army had both visited the injured Red Lion. SINGAPORE - The Red Lion parachutist who had a hard landing at the Marina Bay floating platform on National Day is stable and recovering in hospital, Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen said on Wednesday (Aug 10).

The past five decades have seen significant decline in the lion population globally by as much as 95%, which has placed these animals in the vulnerable ...

The number of these lions has risen from 523 to 674 in a span of five years from 2015 to 2020. Except for Africa and India, the population of lions has dwindled globally. As the species continue to go extinct globally, it falls on the common man to spread the word regarding their conservation. The day looks to enhance awareness among public about different programmes and the urgent need for conservation of lions. International Union for Conservation of Nature. According to data available, there are approximately 30,000 to 100,000 lions left worldwide. For more than 30 years, they have made concerted efforts to conserve wildlife species, with a special focus on protection of lions in their natural environment.

The country's captive lion population of 9 000 is three times the size of the wild lion population.

“Bred big cats may starve in the wild as they have never learned how to hunt. “In many instances, animals born into captivity may have genetic or other issues that will cause them to be weaker,” Pirker explained. “These predators are bred for commercial purposes, including interactive tourism, voluntourism, ‘canned’ hunting, the lion bone trade and live exports,” it says. Approximately 9 000 lions [are kept in] captivity [compared with] 3 000 in the wild,” she said. It’s an important part of their wellbeing,” she said. Both females have had laparoscopic surgery during which their uteruses were removed to prevent certain health problems and breeding.