7 Rarest Types Of Lions Found In the World

Supriya Juyal
Oct 14, 2024

Barbary Lion

Once roamed North Africa, now mostly extinct in the wild, with few in captivity

Asiatic Lion

Found in the Gir Forest of India, these lions are smaller with a unique fold of skin

West African Lion

Critically endangered, this subspecies has a smaller population in the West African region

Masai Lion

Native to East Africa, known for its distinctive mane and a slightly different body structure

Cape Lion

Once native to South Africa, this lion is considered extinct in the wild since the 19th century

White Lion

A rare genetic mutation leads to their distinctive color; they are not a separate species

Black Lion

A very rare color variation due to melanism; sightings are extremely uncommon

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