Barbary lion Basu at the Hannover Adventure Zoo | Photo: zoos.media

Barbary lion reintroduction in north Africa is possible but needs long-term plans

Published on downtoearth.org the 21.08.2020. | By: Rajat Ghai

In the interview, Simon Black explains how a reintroduction of Barbary lions to nature could be possible, what role zoos play and what plans are necessary.

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Note: Part of the breeding program, without which the Barbary lion would have long since become extinct, is the husbandry at Hannover Adventure Zoo. You can learn more about this project in the following video:

This shows once again how important the work of modern zoos is for the survival of many animals.

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