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White Lions of the Timbavati
The Timbavati region is famously known for its rare white lions and people travel from far and wide to try get a glimpse at these rare cats.
White lion born in brazil
A naturally occuring phenomenon, why are they so few and why are they so white?!
History of White Lions
White lions, long alluded to ancient texts dating back some 400 years, remained mysterious and illusive, until 1928.
The first report of sightings emerged from the area now known as the Timbavati, by the local Shangaan people, who regarded as divine. Twenty years later Joyce Mostert, whose family owned land in the area, was credited as the ‘first European’ to confirm the existence of these rare animals.
It wasn’t until 1975, that white lions came to public attention, via Chris McBride’s book “The White Lions of Timbavati”. He came across a pride with two white lion cubs, who he tracked and observed, later writing about the experience in his book.
His book also details how the animals were transferred to Johan