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On [[May 25]], [[2011]], Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: [[Asha]], [[Baron]], [[Kimba]], [[Lily]], and [[Vulcan (lion)|Vulcan]]. | On [[May 25]], [[2011]], Akili gave birth to five lion cubs fathered by Kwanzaa: [[Asha]], [[Baron]], [[Kimba]], [[Lily]], and [[Vulcan (lion)|Vulcan]]. | ||
Akili and Kwanzaa are currently on exhibit in the area which formerly housed the Malayan tiger [[Kumar]]. | Akili and Kwanzaa are currently on exhibit in the area 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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== References == | == References == | ||
* 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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[[Category:2005 births]] | [[Category:2005 births]] | ||
[[Category:Lions]] | [[Category:Lions]] | ||
Revision as of 13:29, 2 October 2021
Akili (born August 25, 2005 in Colorado Springs, Colorado) is a female African lion residing at the Birmingham Zoo who went on display in August 2007. She joined Kwanzaa, a male who went on display at the zoo's Predator Building 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, Baron, Kimba, Lily, and Vulcan.
Akili and Kwanzaa are currently on exhibit in the area 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
- 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