Impressive portrait of a Barbary lion at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in South Africa (00011818)

Description: The Barbary lion, also known as Panthera leo leo, is a fascinating subspecies of lion. This impressive portrait captures the striking face of a Barbary lion living at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in South Africa. Barbary lions are known for their impressive manes and have been extinct in the wild since 1910. However, there are still a few individuals in zoos and breeding centers. Learn more about the history and reintroduction efforts of these majestic creatures.

Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa

Date of Capture: 16.07.2003