World Lion Day 2023: Date, Significance and History

Animals are an inseparable part of Jungles. As the Technology and industrialization is taking place on every second land, Space for animals is decreasing. 

This development of Chemical industries is affecting nature and animal life on a larger scale than what we can imagine.

Today, is a special day because:

• The 10th of August is marked as World Lion Day each year.

• Big Cat Image established the first World Lion Day in 2013.

• To spread awareness, the 10th of August is designated as World Lion Day.

Let’s know more about World Lion Day 2023, its Significance and History in this article.

World Lion Day 2023

Although lions are sometimes referred to as the "King of the Jungle" around the globe, they face numerous problems in the wild, such as confrontations with humans, climate change, and the possibility of deforestation or hunting. 

Why Do We Celebrate World Lion Day? 

• Habitat loss is one of the causes for the problems faced by the Big Cats (Lions) in the Jungle.Therefore, World Lion Day is observed every year to increase public awareness of their natural prey. 

What is the Purpose of the celebration of World Lion Day?

• The purpose of the day is to raise awareness of the threats that lions face globally, to support conservation efforts, and to honor these magnificent big cats and their significance to ecosystems and civilizations around the globe.

Date

• Every year on August 10, people around the world commemorate World Lion Day to promote awareness of lions and gather support for their preservation and protection. 

• The beautiful Asiatic Lion, which resides in the Sasan-Gir National Park's protected area, is native to India.

History

Big Cat Rescue, the largest known lion sanctuary in the world and co-founded by husband and wife Derek and Beverley Joubert, created World Lion Day in 2013.

• Jouberts reached out to "National Geographic" in 2009 and collaborated with them to create the Big Cat Initiative (BCI).

• In order to increase awareness, World Lion Day is observed on 10 August since he initiated a campaign in 2013 to unify National Geographic and the Big Cat campaign under one banner. 

• This was done in order to safeguard the last wild big cats and to reduce those factors which are leading towards the disappearance of the Lions.

Significance 

The major goal of World Lion Day is to increase public awareness of lion conservation and threat prevention.

 Goal of World Lion Day Celebration

• The Goal is to raise awareness and teach people about the value of lions, World Lion Day is commemorated. The lion's scientific name is Panthera leo. 

Facts about Lions

• The African lion (Panthera leo leo) and the Asiatic lion (Panthera leo persica) are the two types of lions.

• Lions were widespread in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East about three million years ago. 

• African lions are larger than their Asian counterparts. 

• By enhancing significant natural parks and sanctuaries, World Lion Day contributes to the expansion of lions' natural habitats.

Celebration

On World Lion Day, lions and their unique features are commemorated in works of art, photographs, and cultural activities. 

How Organizations Celebrate World Lion Day in India

• A lot of organizations, wildlife conservation groups, zoos, and individuals take part in events and campaigns or utilize this day to collect money for lion conservation campaigns and the fight against hunting, including efforts to safeguard habitat and research studies. 

• On this day, lions, their actions, threats, and conservation measures are frequently covered in workshops, seminars, webinars, and public speeches.

How Social Media Celebrate World Lion day

Some efforts on Social Media are concentrated on fighting for laws and policies and these platforms play a significant part in raising awareness of World Lion Day. 

• Hashtags, posts, and videos are shared to reach a wider audience on these platforms. 

• Increased community support and stricter wildlife protection regulations to conserve lions and their natural surroundings is promoted. 

• People are requested to support the peaceful coexistence of lions and humans, which is an essential aspect of the day, and to take part in lion conservation.

Conclusion

Complete detail about 2023’s World Lion Day which is celebrated on Thursday (August 10th) this year is given above in the article including its history and significance is given above.

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