White lions are one of nature’s rarest wonders, but they’re disappearing fast. This stunning genetic mutation gives some ...

White lion cubs aren't born pure white. Their fur darkens after birth but gradually lightens as they grow older. Both parents must carry the recessive white lion gene for a cub to be born white.

Mandisa leaves behind her companion Sipho, a 16-year-old male white lion. Mandisa’s name comes from a word in the African language Xhosa, meaning “sweet” or “pleasant”, while Sipho is a ...