Four Barbary lion cubs, a type of lion extinct in the wild, have been born at a Czech zoo, offering a vital boost to global conservation efforts for the rare big cat. The arrival of the three females and one male marks a significant contribution to the small surviving population of these majestic animals.

Four Barbary lion cubs were born in a zoo, marking a crucial milestone for the tiny remaining population of this rare species that no longer exists in the wild. The three females and one male were spotted playing in their outdoor habitat at Dvůr Králové Safari Park in the Czech Republic on Wednesday,