White Lion's Majestic Mane Is Ruling The Internet For All The Right Reasons
Moya, a 6-year-old white lion in South Africa, is the kind of animal that stops people mid-scroll. With his striking mane and calm, camera-ready presence, he turned a simple sanctuary visit into a viral moment.
The lion lives at Glen Garriff Conservation, where British wildlife photographer Simon Needham captured the images that made him an internet favorite. The photos also drew attention to the sanctuary and the lions in its care, which is part of what made the story spread so quickly.
One look at Moya, and it is easy to see why people could not get enough. Read on.
Just look at Moya's majesty. Nothing else truly matters.
I think my heart just exploded.
He's extremely handsome, and I'm sure you'll agree too.
Moya's mane really did the work here.
And if you loved the sweet “mighty but gentle” vibe, check the lion embracing a cub in that heartwarming Lion King moment.
Moya's mane has rocked the internet for all the right reasons.
He even rocks the black-and-white look.
Here's Moya showering some love on the lioness.
In Summary...
Isn't Moya just stunning and handsome at the same time?! As long as we respect their boundaries, they won't hurt us in any way.
However, there are some people who continue to trespass the boundaries wildlife has put forth for itself. They continue to hurt wildlife for their own benefit.
For this reason, African lions are classified as vulnerable and listed on the IUCN Red List. While there are fewer than 20,000 wild lions on the planet, they are extinct in 26 African countries.
If people don't stop killing them, we'll have no more lions left in the world for future generations to see and gaze at. About 90% of the lion population has disappeared.
It's up to us to conserve our creatures. Let's save our lions.
That viral fame came with a bigger message, too.
Want more roar-worthy controversy? See Lincoln Park Zoo’s lion roar igniting the debate over animal captivity.
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