'Chandani' at Chester Zoo

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learn about the history of the Asiatic lion and find out how it differs from its African counsins.

why has the lion become endangered and what can be done to protect their future?

stories from the wild and the breeding programme...

photos of lions in the breeding programme...

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How you can get involved in supporting the future for the Asiatic lion.

Chandani could be considered the 'grandmother' of the zoo breeding programme as she has raised four litters of cubs.

She is now enjoying her retirement from breeding duties and is still living at Chester Zoo with Asoka and Naseek from her last litter.

Chandani's sister Ruchi lives at London Zoo.