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The Global White Lion Protection Trust
The Global White Lion Protection Trust (WLT) is a not-for-profit conservation and community development organisation. White lions are found in one specific area in the world: the Greater Timbavati region in South Africa, very close to the Zimbabwean and Mozambiquen borders. The WLT is working to re-establish the white lion gene in its natural distribution range in the wild after many years of forced removals and to protect these rare ‘kings of beasts’ in their endemic habitat.
White lions face extinction in the wild
There are approximately 500 white lions alive worldwide, almost all of which are in captivity. They have been hunted to extinction in their natural habitat by trophy hunters and poachers who will pay large sums of money to shoot a white lion for pleasure. Yet the white lion is seen by many, including tribal elders in Africa, as the most sacred animal on the African continent.
Re-establishing the white lions in the wild
With the careful conservation efforts of the WLT, seven white lions now roam free in their natural ancestral home, the Greater Timbavati. But there is still much work to be done to ensure the survival of these mythical and beautiful creatures.
You can also visit our South African website at www.whitelions.org
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Exclusive opportunity for GWLT supporters
18th May 2010After much interest and numerous requests from friends and supporters to participate directly in the project and visit the white lions in person, the GWLT is offering an exclusive opportunity for participants to volunteer at the TSAU Centre for White Lion...
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High profile supporters
Geri Halliwell
"I'm very proud to be supporting the Global White Lion Protection Trust. There is nothing more important for an animal than being in its natural habitat and the charity does an unbelievable job ensuring that this is possible for the white lions. They are extraordinary, beautiful creatures and I feel passionate about ensuring their conservation."
Barney the Dinosaur creator Sheryl Leach
More info
If you would like to find out more about the white lions and how you can help, or if you would like to be notified when this site is complete, please email
Jennifer.pearce@remarkablegroup.co.uk
or call 01962 893 893
