White lions, also known as African white lions and albino African lions, are a variant of the Kruger lion. First discovered in South Africa in the last century, many white lions are now basically concentrated in protected areas for conservation. They are not a separate subspecies

white lion , also known as African white lion, albino African lion , is a variant of Kruger lion . First discovered in South Africa in the last century, many white lions are now basically concentrated in protected areas for conservation. They are not a separate subspecies and are rarely found in wild lion prides. The white lion is similar to white tiger , golden tiger , snow tiger . Only the Kruger lion among African lions will have white lions, and only Bengal tiger will have white tigers, golden tigers, and snow tigers. .

White lions are white lions whose coat color is mutated due to a rare genetic mutation. They are not lions with albinism . Some scientists have found that white lions may be an ancient species that lived in colder, ice-covered wild environments such as the Arctic. White was a more advantageous protective color at that time. After biological evolution, this species gradually disappeared, but the gene for white coat color still exists in a small number of brown African lions today.

Because white lions are genetically mutated descendants of African lions, their living habits are basically the same. The individual size and development level are consistent; male lions will also have long manes when they reach adulthood, while female lions also do not have long manes. The fur color of white lions is mainly white. Some less pure white lions will have some light brown, and their eyes are light blue or amber. Normal African lion fur colors are mostly brown or khaki. Adult male lions have black manes and yellow eyes.

Statistics on the existing number of white lions have never been clear. The parents of the white lion originally discovered in South Africa were common African lions. Today's white lion groups were gradually formed through artificial breeding and breeding. However, in the wilds of South Africa, there are still occasional reports of African lions giving birth to white lion cubs. It's just that their coat color is more conspicuous in the wild environment and their concealment is poor, resulting in a low hunting success rate, making it difficult to survive in the wild.