- The white lion is a rare colour mutation of the Southern African lion
- They are classed as vulnerable in their conservation status, the same the other lions
- White lions are symbols of leadership, pride, and royalty, and are viewed as national assets
- They hunt by stalking their prey in packs, patiently waiting for the right time to strike
- White lions in the area of Timbavati are thought to have been indigenous to that region
- White Lions are not albino, but due to a recessive gene called leucism
- The white lion colours are not seen to be a disadvantage in the wild, but it does increase their risk of being hunted commercially unfortunately
- There are currently only 13 white lions left in the wild, with the majority of white lions living in zoos across the world
- One organisation dedicated to conservation is the Global White Lion Protection Trust, and Stephanie has volunteered there many times on her trips to South Africa
- A lioness will give birth to between 2 and 4 cubs, and they rely on their mother for their first two years of life
