The birth of three endangered Asiatic lion cubs at Fota are the first lion births at the Cork reserve in five years
Three cubs were born to six-year-old mother Arya, who recently returned from Helsinki Zoo where she spent several years, and was paired on her return to Fota with eight-year-old male Yali, who has played a significant role in the European Breeding Programme.
“The current population of Asiatic lions in the Gir Forest in Gujarat in India is estimated to be in the region of 500 to 600 lions which means that wildlife parks and zoos play a crucial role in safeguarding the species.
Mr Fonteneau said the birth of this litter of lions to Arya and Yali marks the first lion birth at Fota Wildlife Park in five years and so is a significant milestone in the park’s ongoing conservation efforts for the endangered lion species. “Arya’s journey has been remarkable. Born and raised at Fota Wildlife Park, she spent a few years at Helsinki Zoo, but was eventually ousted by the other lionesses. Earlier this year, Arya returned to her roots at Fota to live with her mother, Gira, and her aunt, Gita.
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