CLEAN : Two rare six-week-old Asiatic lion cubs play at Jerusalem Zoo

The video discusses Yasha, a nervous mother lion, who gave birth during the zoo's shutdown, providing a quiet environment for her and her cubs. Asian Lions are a rare species, with only about 800 left globally, and zoos are part of a breeding program to prevent their extinction. Yasha and Gear, a male lion, were genetically paired for breeding, and their interaction is observed, with Yasha being protective of her cubs.

What is the significance of Yasha giving birth during the zoo's shutdown?

How many Asian lions are approximately left in the wild?

What role does the European breeding program play in the conservation of Asian lions?

What challenges do zoos face in breeding Asian lions?

Why is it important to maintain a breeding program for Asian lions in zoos?

Describe the relationship between Yasha and the male lion, Gear.

What behaviors does Yasha exhibit towards her cubs and Gear?