Four rare Barbary lion cubs have been born at Dvůr Králové Safari Park in the Czech Republic, offering hope for a subspecies that is extinct in the wild. The cubs, three females and one male, are part of an international program aimed at preserving the Barbary lion, whose population now numbers fewer than 200 in captivity. Plans are underway to transfer the cubs to other participating parks, including one in Israel, as part of ongoing conservation efforts. While discussions have begun about potentially reintroducing the Barbary lion to its native habitat in northern Africa, experts caution that such a move faces significant challenges and remains a long-term goal.