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Royal family set off into the wild

Monday 8 June was a great day for the Global White Lion Protection Trust as we saw the ‘Royal Family’ take their first steps to freedom in their natural distribution range in the Greater Timbavati region.

The release of Mandla, Zihra and their three cubs – brothers Matsieng and Zukhara and sister Nebu – follows on from the first successful reintroduction of the Trust’s founding pride of white lions in 2006.

Before the royal release the pride was darted and collared to ensure the Trust’s scientific team could monitor behaviour in the wild, to analyse hunting strategies and predation rates.

Matsieng and Nebu both have tracking transponders implanted under their skins to ensure their whereabouts can be tracked too.

This news has reached far and wide. Visit The Telegraph,The Daily Mail and The Daily Mirror’s website to view press coverage about this great achievement.

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Royal family set off into the wild

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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."

Nelson Mandela 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

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