Photos of the majestic Barbary lion, extinct in the wild since 1910 (00011877)
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Description: The Barbary Lion, also known as the Berber lion or Panthera leo leo, is a majestic big cat resting in the shade. This impressive species once roamed the Atlas Mountains of North Africa and became extinct in the wild in 1910. Despite this, a few individuals managed to survive in zoos and with private individuals. Today, they are the result of successful breeding programs, although the remaining Barbary lions are no longer purebred animals.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 16.07.2003