World Lion Day is celebrated on August 10th

World Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation. The day was first observed in 2013, initiated by conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert with National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative.

Lions are known as the “Kings of the Jungle” but face threats like habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. Lions are classified as “Vulnerable” on the IUCN Red List, with fewer than 50,000 remaining in the wild.

India has a significant population of Asiatic lions in Gujarat’s Gir National Park. Conservation efforts in India have led to an increase in Asiatic lion numbers, with around 674 lions recorded in the 2020 census.

Q.: When is World Lion Day celebrated annually?

a) August 1st
b) August 10th
c) August 20th
d) August 30th

Answer: b) August 10th
World Lion Day is celebrated annually on August 10th to raise awareness about lion conservation. The day was first observed in 2013, initiated by conservationists Dereck and Beverly Joubert with National Geographic’s Big Cat Initiative.

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