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It's time to roar with joy for World Lion Day on Aug. 10! This day was created in 2015 to spread awareness and appreciation of the majestic lion, which has been an iconic symbol of strength, courage and power for millennia. For thousands of years, lions have been featured in art, literature and mythology all over the world. Today, we honor their beauty and importance by celebrating World Lion Day and raising awareness about the challenges they face in the wild. So go ahead and show your support—it's time to roar!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1800s</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lions in Art and Literature</div><div class='timeline-text'>Starting from the 1800s and throughout history, lions have been prevalent in art, literature, and mythology across different cultures symbolizing strength, power and courage.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1928</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Serengeti National Park</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, home to a large population of lions, was established in 1928 to help protect wildlife from hunting and encroachment.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Born Free Movie Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>"Born Free," a film about a lioness named Elsa, is released and helps raise international awareness about lions and their important role in the ecosystem.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Creation of Lion Conservation Fund</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Lion Conservation Fund was established to raise funds and awareness for the protection of lions in their natural habitat.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1994</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Lion King Release</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Lion King, an animation film by Disney, becomes a cultural phenomenon worldwide, bringing attention to lion conservation.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of World Lion Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Lion Day is established to spread awareness about the decreasing lion population and the need to conserve their habitats.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn about lions</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn about the majestic lions, their habitat, and how you can help protect them. There are many websites and books that provide information about lions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to lion conservation</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>There are many organizations dedicated to preserving and protecting lions. Consider donating to one of these organizations on World Lion Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a lion documentary</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Watch a documentary or two about lions. There are many documentaries that highlight the struggles of lions in the wild as well as those in captivity.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create lion art</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Get creative and create a piece of art that celebrates the beauty of lions and the importance of their conservation. Paint, draw, or sculpt something that will serve as a reminder of World Lion Day.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Share lion facts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Share interesting facts about lions with your friends and family. Not only will it spark conversations about the importance of lion conservation, but it will also help to spread awareness.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lions are a symbol of strength</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The lion is one of the most iconic symbols in nature, serving as a guardian and protector in many cultures. They represent strength, courage, and resilience, reminding us all to never give up despite any challenges we face.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lions help maintain balance in the environment</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>As apex predators at the top of the food chain, lions play an important role in maintaining the balance of nature by keeping prey populations under control. Without their presence, animals like deer, antelope, and wildebeest could overgraze the land, resulting in soil erosion, water contamination, and other environmental risks.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Lions are endangered species</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Lions have become increasingly threatened due to habitat loss, poaching, and human conflict. By celebrating World Lion Day on August 10th each year, we can raise awareness about the need for conservation so that these majestic creatures can continue to thrive for generations to come.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lions are Social Animals</h3><p class='facts-content'>Unlike many other cats, lions are incredibly social animals who usually live in groups called prides, which can consist of about 30 lions.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lions Spend Most of Their Time Resting</h3><p class='facts-content'>These mighty cats spend 16 to 20 hours each day sleeping or resting, thus known as the laziest of the big cats.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Female Lions Do the Hunting</h3><p class='facts-content'>In prides, the female lions usually work together to hunt and provide for the group while the male lions defend their territory and protect the pride.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lions Communicate in Many Ways</h3><p class='facts-content'>Aside from roaring, lions communicate using a range of behaviours and have an expressive body language. A flick of tail or a certain posture talks volumes to the pride members.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Lion Cubs have Spotted Coats</h3><p class='facts-content'>Young lions, known as cubs, are born with a grayish woolly coat with dark spots that eventually fades away as they grow.</p></div></div>
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