World Lion Day is celebrated every year on August 10th since 2013. The King of the jungle, being the largest species on earth, really struggling for its survival. These majestic cats that symbolise courage, ferocity, and power are threatened by extensive habitat loss. There has been a decline in 80% of the population of lions in the past 100 years.
The King of the jungle actually lives in grasslands and plains. They were once found throughout Africa, Asia, and Europe. But their numbers dwindled over the years. Currently, they just exist in over 25 African countries and 1 Asian country. The last remaining population of the Asiatic Lions can be found in Gujarat's Gir National Park. The top member of Asia's Big 5, now only seen in India.
In 2013, National Geographic, Dereck, and Beverly Joubert founded the Big Cat Initiative in 2009 and created World Lion Day in 2013. The majestic species standing as a symbol of many countries and kingdoms, now in the mercy of humans. Let's protect these wild cats in their natural habitat.
The below stamp was issued by India Post in the year 2015
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