Majestic Barbary Lion resting in the savanna (00011836)
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Description: The Barbary Lion (Panthera leo leo) was a majestic animal with a magnificent, dense mane. This specimen is in captivity. The Barbary Lion, once native to North Africa, has been considered extinct in the wild since 1910. However, a few individuals can still be found in zoos and private facilities. These impressive animals have been preserved through selective breeding efforts, even though they are no longer purebred.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 16.07.2003