1/6 - IUCN Green Status assessment Lion population declining in Africa and India
For centuries, this iconic big cat has captivated human imagination, reigning as the "king of the jungle" in folklore and ecosystems alike. Yet, beneath this majestic facade lies a troubling reality. On March 27, 2025, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) delivered a stark wake-up call with its first-ever Green Status assessment of the lion. The verdict? The species is "Largely Depleted"—a classification that paints a grim picture of its ecological health and signals an urgent need for action.
