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In August [[2007]] he was joined by [[Akili]], a female African lion. Sheba was subsequently moved to an off exhibit holding area. On [[May 25]], [[2011]], Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: [[Asha]], [[Baron]], [[Kimba]], [[Lily]], and [[Vulcan (lion)|Vulcan]]. | In August [[2007]] he was joined by [[Akili]], a female African lion. Sheba was subsequently moved to an off exhibit holding area. On [[May 25]], [[2011]], Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: [[Asha]], [[Baron]], [[Kimba]], [[Lily]], and [[Vulcan (lion)|Vulcan]]. | ||
Kwanzaa and Akili are currently on exhibit in the space which formerly housed the Malayan tiger [[Kumar]]. | Kwanzaa and Akili are currently on exhibit in the space which formerly housed the Malayan tiger [[Kumar]]. In September [[2021]] both lions displayed loss of appetite and sneezing symptoms. Fecal testing confirmed they had been infected by [[COVID-19 pandemic|SARS-CoV-2]]. By the time the results were returned, their symptoms had improved. | ||
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* Bryant, Walter. (August 21, 2006). "Starting lion." {{BN}} | * Bryant, Walter. (August 21, 2006). "Starting lion." {{BN}} | ||
* Thornton, William. (August 22, 2011). "[http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/08/birmingham_zoos_royal_pride_fe.html Birmingham Zoo's royal pride: Feisty young lions to meet Labor Day visitors]." {{BN}} | * Thornton, William. (August 22, 2011). "[http://blog.al.com/spotnews/2011/08/birmingham_zoos_royal_pride_fe.html Birmingham Zoo's royal pride: Feisty young lions to meet Labor Day visitors]." {{BN}} | ||
* "Birmingham Zoo's African lions test positive for COVID after showing symptoms." (October 1, 2021) WVTM13.com | |||
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Revision as of 13:29, 2 October 2021
Kwanzaa (born December 24, 2004 in Waco, Texas) is a male African lion that was added to the collection of the Birmingham Zoo on February 15, 2006. After three months in quarantine and some time in a separate exhibit area he was moved to the zoo's lion exhibit, where he alternated indoor and outdoor time with the much older Sheba.
Kwanzaa was named for the African-inspired holiday which began in 2004 on the day after his birth. He joined Sheba, who had been the sole lion in the zoo since the death of Maynard in June 2005. When he arrived, plans called for Kwanzaa to be joined later by two or three females as part of the American Zoo and Aquarium Association's African Lion Species Survival Plan, in which the zoo is a partner. He was placed on exhibit in the zoo's Predator Building in 2006.
In August 2007 he was joined by Akili, a female African lion. Sheba was subsequently moved to an off exhibit holding area. On May 25, 2011, Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: Asha, Baron, Kimba, Lily, and Vulcan.
Kwanzaa and Akili are currently on exhibit in the space which formerly housed the Malayan tiger Kumar. In September 2021 both lions displayed loss of appetite and sneezing symptoms. Fecal testing confirmed they had been infected by SARS-CoV-2. By the time the results were returned, their symptoms had improved.
References
- Doyle, Niki. (May 19, 2006). "Birmingham Zoo's new resident sure to become the mane event." The Birmingham News
- Bryant, Walter. (August 21, 2006). "Starting lion." The Birmingham News
- Thornton, William. (August 22, 2011). "Birmingham Zoo's royal pride: Feisty young lions to meet Labor Day visitors." The Birmingham News
- "Birmingham Zoo's African lions test positive for COVID after showing symptoms." (October 1, 2021) WVTM13.com