Endangered Lion Cub Birth Marks Conservation Milestone at Walter Zoo

Swiss zoo celebrates birth of rare North African lion cub, highlighting critical role in European Conservation Breeding Programme for endangered species preservation.

Key Takeaways

A North African lion cub was born at Walter Zoo in Gossau, Switzerland.
The North African lion is extinct north of the Sahara.
The cub's sex is currently undetermined.
The birth is part of the European Conservation Breeding Programme (EEP).

By The Numbers

New Lion Cub

100%

Extinction Rate (North of Sahara)

They Said

"Habitat loss and conflicts with humans have led to a sharp decline in populations. This makes the little lion at Walter Zoo all the more important."
— Walter Zoo Spokesperson

"Makes an important contribution to the preservation of this fascinating species and to raising public awareness for its protection."
— Walter Zoo Statement

Defying Extinction in Gossau

Battling the Ghost of the Sahara

Engineering Survival Through Breeding

Switzerland's Fortress for Biodiversity

Sources & References

Endangered lion cub born in Swiss zoo

SWI swissinfo.ch

Key Takeaways

A North African lion cub was born at Walter Zoo in Gossau, Switzerland.
The North African lion is extinct north of the Sahara.
The cub's sex is currently undetermined.
The birth is part of the European Conservation Breeding Programme (EEP).

By The Numbers

New Lion Cub

100%

Extinction Rate (North of Sahara)

They Said

"Habitat loss and conflicts with humans have led to a sharp decline in populations. This makes the little lion at Walter Zoo all the more important."
— Walter Zoo Spokesperson

"Makes an important contribution to the preservation of this fascinating species and to raising public awareness for its protection."
— Walter Zoo Statement

Key Takeaways

By The Numbers

They Said

Defying Extinction in Gossau

Battling the Ghost of the Sahara

Engineering Survival Through Breeding

Switzerland's Fortress for Biodiversity

Sources & References

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