Asiatic lion
Panthera leo persicus
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There is one Asiatic lion here at Edinburgh Zoo – Jayendra (Jay) who was born in 2010 and moved here in 2012 from Bristol Zoo.
Population
Decreasing
Diet
Carnivore
Habitat
Rainforest
Fact file
Asiatic lions are only active for about four hours a day, they spend the rest of their time sleeping or at rest
In the wild these lions will live for between 16-18 years
The top speed of an Asiatic lion is 35mph
Keep up with our lions
Lions are generally active at night and prefer to rest during the day so you will most likely find Jay snoozing on the camera!
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How we're helping
Wild populations of Asiatic lions are in decline due to habitat loss and degradation. Here at RZSS, our lions are part of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) which ensures a healthy and genetically diverse population.
Like all the animals in our care, our lions are amazing ambassadors for their relatives in the wild and help hundreds of thousands of people connect with nature every year. They encourage visitors to learn about the threats facing wildlife and the action they can take to help create a world where nature is protected, valued, and loved.
As a wildlife conservation charity, we care for the animals here at the zoo and work to protect species at risk around the world. From providing expertise in genetics and veterinary health to protecting wild places with local conservation partners, and even restoring threatened species to the wild, we are active where we are needed most.
Find out more about RZSS conservation