Czech Zoo Welcomes 4 Rare Barbary Lion Cubs Whose Population Is Extinct in the Wild

Czech Zoo Welcomes 4 Rare Barbary Lion Cubs Whose Population Is Extinct in the Wild
One of four Barbary lion cubs, that were born recently at the Safari Park Dvur Kralove, rests with its parents Khalila, left, and Bart at their enclosure, in Czech Republic, on Aug. 6, 2025. Petr David Josek/AP Photo
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DVUR KRALOVE, Czech Republic—Four Barbary lion cubs were born recently in a Czech zoo, a vital contribution for a small surviving population of the rare lion that is extinct in the wild.

The three females and one male were seen playing in their outdoor enclosure at Dvůr Králové Safari Park on Wednesday, enjoying themselves under the watchful eyes of their parents, Khalila and Bart.