White lions

White lions are officially recognized as a separate species until 1970. These animals are found so rarely that modern science could not confirm their existence. The small number of white lions is due to the fact that they are extremely vulnerable animals. Often become prey to hyenas or their brothers - ordinary lions. Moreover, the white lion and the elusive trophy of any poacher. So the world remains only a few dozen of these rare animals. To prevent their extinction, a group of British scientists have decided to take up cultivation of some of these big cats. However, their capture was not at all an easy task.
White lions are generally very rare. In the wild white lion you can see every 10 years and only national park "Krueger" because it is the only place in Africa where there are still white lions, "said Bob Lawrence , head of West Midland Safari Park.