Where Does the Lion King Stand Now? Emaciated Lions Become Skin and Bones, Shocking Images Spark International Concern

Following the circulation of heartbreaking images of starving lions online, a global rescue movement for lions has begun with great momentum.

The African lion is a majestic animal, considered the king of the cat family. It is precisely because of this that the recent photos of lions have been so distressing.

Emaciated lions Photo source | Fox News

In Khartoum, several lions photographed were gaunt and dying. These photos, shared by advocate Osman Salih, have attracted widespread attention on social media worldwide.

According to Salih’s report, at least one lion has already died.

Salih said on social media: "The problem isn’t just food, but also that these animals need detailed and specialized treatment to eliminate infections, as well as those brought on by infected meat and poor diets. Seeing these animals treated like this, confined in cages, is heartbreaking."

Reuters reports, based in Paris, that these animals are located in the Kureishi Park, managed by the city government, partially funded by private donations.

Park manager Esameleddin Hajeral told reporters: "Food isn’t always available, so we often buy food ourselves with our own money to feed the lions."

Despite many people offering financial assistance, Salih has yet to form a fundraising plan.

However, from a video published by Salih on Tuesday, US time, we can see that some medical professionals have already come to help these lions.

Reuters reports that the number of African lions has fallen by 43% between 1993 and 2014, with only about 20,000 surviving today.