Cream color, blue eyes, nobility … Until the twentieth century, it was believed that white lions were just fiction, mythical creatures, an old African legend. What is she talking about? Tradition says that whoever sees this beast will become strong, atone for all his sins and be happy! So who are the white lions really?
Legend of the white lion
Tradition of African tribes says that a long time ago humanity was struck by a terrible ailment. Nature itself rebelled against people. Adversity, deprivation, sorrow, cold and poverty - that was what happened in those distant times. People alone could not do anything, they only prayed to their gods. And at that time, higher powers heard prayers, had mercy, and sent a messenger-savior, the White Lion. He majestically descended from heaven and helped the whole human race to overcome misfortunes. After healing the people, the messenger left. They say that he promised to return when danger again looms over the human race. Such a beautiful legend is still passed on by word of mouth.
White lion - an animal that is not forgotten
For hundreds of years, it was believed that this beast is a fiction, myth, fantasy of African tribes. Only in the twentieth century did scientists confirm the existence of these rare, amazing animals! What is the fate of the white lion in the modern world? At the moment, there are only about 300 individuals of white lions! Unfortunately, for many centuries they have been the prey of hunters and poachers. Now lions live in the Sanbona Nature Reserve, which is located in the west of South Africa. Here they are completely safe from troubles, diseases and people. White lions breed, bask under the sun in nature in order to have their place in nature in the near bright future.
Achievements and Progress
Three hundred white lions on the whole planet Earth - this is not much. But only 50 years ago there were only three! And this is the real achievement of mankind. Why didn’t anyone protect them before? Why has absolutely nothing been done? The fact is that there was no evidence of the existence of this species of animals. They were a myth, a fiction for scientists and for all people in general. And despite the fact that African tribes spoke about the white lion constantly, no one paid attention to it. And only in the 70s, scientists decided to find this mythical creature. No one counted on success. But what a shock the three young cubs of the mythical white lion caused, who were defenseless against the nature of the savannah! The news of this scattered at the speed of the wind and since then they began to guard the white lions. They were placed in the reserve, created the most favorable conditions for existence. Now there are more and more white lions …
Where does the white color come from?
These animals are insanely beautiful! And if you look at the photos of white lions, you can only be surprised at their tenderness: cream-white skin, blue eyes … They say that this color has been preserved since the Ice Age. At that time, 20, 000 years ago, half of the land was sheltered by ice and snow. And this color made the lions inconspicuous during the hunt. Now this kind with a noticeable color of the skin has a hard time. But thanks to the protection and excellent conditions, white lions will be able to win their place in the sun!
