Two rare white lion cubs were born in Belgrade Zoo earlier this month. They are the first to be born there.  White lions are a rare mutation of a species unique to South Africa. They are almost extinct in the wild due to hunting - Fewer than 30 are thought to exist in the wild. They are now bred in zoos around the world.
The cubs’ mother was  a white lioness, Masa, while their father is a regular-color lion.  White lions are not a separate species nor are they albino.