• A keeper carries a white lion cub at the Mostaland park, in Mostaganem, Algeria December 8, 2022. REUTERS / Ramzi Boudina
    A keeper carries a white lion cub at the Mostaland park, in Mostaganem, Algeria December 8, 2022. REUTERS / Ramzi Boudina
  • Belakhdar Wassini, director of the park's veterinary clinic, with two of the cubs
    Belakhdar Wassini, director of the park's veterinary clinic, with two of the cubs
  • Mr Wassini said the cubs are a rare breed on the verge of extinction and no longer found in the wild
    Mr Wassini said the cubs are a rare breed on the verge of extinction and no longer found in the wild
  • Two lionesses gave birth to the seven cubs, four of which are white and three brown
    Two lionesses gave birth to the seven cubs, four of which are white and three brown
  • 'The white lion is no longer in the wild, just around 540 to 560 remain in the parks,' Mr Wassini said
    'The white lion is no longer in the wild, just around 540 to 560 remain in the parks,' Mr Wassini said
  • Juliette, a lioness, sits with some of her cubs
    Juliette, a lioness, sits with some of her cubs
  • Since opening in June 2017, Mostaland park has recorded several successful African lion cub births
    Since opening in June 2017, Mostaland park has recorded several successful African lion cub births
  • The park is home to 21 African lions and cubs, two ligers, five Bengal tigers and 13 wolves
    The park is home to 21 African lions and cubs, two ligers, five Bengal tigers and 13 wolves

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Seven rare breed lion cubs born in Algerian animal park - in pictures

Mostaland Park in the city of Mostaganem announced the arrival of four white and three brown cubs

The National

December 13, 2022

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Updated: December 13, 2022, 7:55 AM
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