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Detroit Zoo Welcomes Three Healthy African Lion Cubs

12/3/2025

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The Detroit Zoo announced three healthy African lion cubs born to Amirah, the female African lion, on November 23–24.
Amirah, a first-time mother, is calm and nurturing in a quiet den.
A fourth cub did not survive.
The zoo notes the event supports conservation for endangered African lions.
Amirah and her cubs will stay out of public view until they are mobile, likely in a few months.

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The Detroit Zoo announced three healthy African lion cubs born to Amirah, the female African lion, on November 23–24.
Amirah, a first-time mother, is calm and nurturing in a quiet den.
A fourth cub did not survive.
The zoo notes the event supports conservation for endangered African lions.
Amirah and her cubs will stay out of public view until they are mobile, likely in a few months.