Akili
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Akili (born c 2007) is a female African lion residing at the Birmingham Zoo who went on display in August 2007. The zoo currently has two lions on display, Akili, and Kwanzaa, a male who went on display on February 15, 2006. Birmingham's lions are part of a nationally accredited species survival plan.
On May 25, 2011, Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: Asha, Kimba, Lily, Vulcan, and male to be named via contest.
References
- Thornton, William. (August 22, 2011). "Birmingham Zoo's royal pride: Feisty young lions to meet Labor Day visitors." The Birmingham News.