South Africa's Unique White Lion Conservation Proj

Vili Jacobs, a 52-year-old involved in lion breeding and research, introduces the Ukotula Lion Center in South Africa. The center houses 86 lions, including 15 white lions, and focuses on ethical breeding practices. Jacobs highlights the unique opportunity to study related lions over generations and addresses misconceptions about white lions' health. He shares the story of a white lion cub's birth, named Bella, emphasizing its significance and the cub's healthy development.

What is unique about the Ukotula Lion Center in terms of its lion population?

• It only has white lions.

• It has the largest number of lions in South Africa.

• It has lions that are all unrelated to each other.

• It has related lions over several generations.

Why did Vili Jacobs approach a genetics laboratory for a study?

• To increase the number of lions on the farm.

• To study the effects of interbreeding among white lions.

• To find a cure for a lion disease.

• To improve the diet of the lions.

What is a common misconception about white lions?

• They are more aggressive than other lions.

• They are naturally weaker and need human care to survive.

• They are immune to diseases.

• They are stronger than other lions.

What was unique about the birth of the white lion cub named Bella?

• She was born first in her litter.

• She was born with a unique fur pattern.

• She was born with her head coming out first.

• She was born with her legs and tail coming out first.

What does the name 'Bella' signify in relation to the white lion cub?

• It means strong in Russian.

• It means beautiful in Russian.

• It means fierce in Russian.

• It means white in Russian.