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IN PHOTOS | World Lion Day 2026: Glimpses of majestic lions across India

Updated On: 10 August, 2026 12:16 PM IST | Nascimento Pinto

As people observe World Lion Day, here are some glimpses of the King of the Jungle in Delhi and Hyderabad, reminding us why they are considered royalty

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World Lion Day is observed on August 10 every year, and India boasts of more than 700 of them. Photos Courtesy: PTI
World Lion Day is observed on August 10 every year, and India boasts of more than 700 of them. Photos Courtesy: PTI
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A pair of lions seen interacting in its enclosure, at National Zoological Park, in New Delhi, Sunday

A pair of lions seen interacting in its enclosure, at National Zoological Park, in New Delhi, Sunday

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Two young lions are see in their enclosure at National Zoological Park, popularly called the Delhi Zoo, in New Delhi, Sunday

Two young lions are see in their enclosure at National Zoological Park, popularly called the Delhi Zoo, in New Delhi, Sunday

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A lion stretches its body against a tree trunk in its enclosure, at National Zoological Park, in New Delhi

A lion stretches its body against a tree trunk in its enclosure, at National Zoological Park, in New Delhi

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It is not only in Delhi but also in south India where a pair of lions seen interacting in their enclosure at the Nehru Zoological Park, in Hyderabad

It is not only in Delhi but also in south India where a pair of lions seen interacting in their enclosure at the Nehru Zoological Park, in Hyderabad

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A pair of lions enjoying each other's company at the Nehru Zoological Park, in Hyderabad, showcasing India's majestic lions, who also need to be protected amid declining populations across the world

A pair of lions enjoying each other's company at the Nehru Zoological Park, in Hyderabad, showcasing India's majestic lions, who also need to be protected amid declining populations across the world

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