World Lion Day Spotlight: Preserving the Majesty of Big Cats
A day for the Kings of Jungle with strong and powerful appearance! All of us are familiar with lions very well as they are the most popular animal species. They are very famous among children due to the pop culture icons like Simba from “The Lion King”. Due to several factors, they are less than 50,000 individuals worldwide. In order to aware people about their life and challenges, World lion day is celebrated every year on 10th of August.
World Lion Day History
Lion day is actually the result of the efforts of a couple, Dereck and Beverly Joubert. With the purpose to preserve the wild cats, this couple approached the “National Geographic” for help. This partnership resulted in the Big Cat Initiative (B.C.I.) in 2009, after which the very first lion day was declared in 2013.
Facts about Lions
Common Name
Scientific Name
Number of Species
Population Size
Lifespan
Weight
Length
Top Speed
Predator
Prey
Most Distinctive Feature
Lion
Panthera leo
2
23,000 – 39,000
10 – 15 years
265 – 420 lbs
4.5 – 6.5 ft
50 mph
Humans
Hares, turtles, mice, cheetahs, buffaloes, leopards, crocodiles, baby elephants, rhinoceros, hippopotamuses, giraffes
strong, compact bodies and powerful forelegs
Bonus Facts
Importance
August 10th is a mindfulness day for the public to come together and pay tribute to these powerful animals. These inspiring species with high speed and muscular power are credited this day to be the part of our planet. This day gives us message to work together to reduce the threats and challenges that lions are currently facing. It is an opportunity for all the lion lovers to stop the declining factors of lion population; on the related note, regrettably, Barbary lion became the victim of the extinction.
Timeline
Statistics that Matter
How to Celebrate Lion Day?
Refusing lion products
Are you thinking to buy a new bag or coat, or some other similar stuff? You should be aware of the fact that from where it is coming. If it is some animal’s skin product then say no to it. Educate people to stop buying these products to reduce sales and market value.
Updating profile
You can simply change your profile photos on your social media accounts by replacing them with a lion photo. If you are good in drawing, then just draw a sketch and share it with your friends.
Donating funds
You can donate some funds to some trusted charities which are associated with the lion day, such as Defenders of Wildlife, Ewaso Lions, IFAW, Saving the Lion Foundation, LionAid, Lion Guardians, and many more.
Domestication and Care
Since lions are wild animals, their domestication is not a practical activity. They have some specialized needs regarding their habitat and diet so, it is better to let them remain in the wild. However, we should effort to reduce the challenging factors for them like poaching, illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and deforestation. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Lion page offers a wealth of information on lion conservation efforts and their vital role in the ecosystem.
World Lion Day Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
| 2024 | August 10 | Saturday |
| 2025 | August 10 | Sunday |
| 2026 | August 10 | Monday |
| 2027 | August 10 | Tuesday |
| 2028 | August 10 | Thursday |
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