Kings of the jungle: Gir lions to roar in heart of London

Updated On Mar 20, 2016 09:42 pm IST
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An Indian village was part of the exhibit, in London. (Picture courtesy: Londonist) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2016 09:42 pm IST

An Indian village was part of the exhibit, in London. (Picture courtesy: Londonist)

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An Asiatic lioness is pictured in her enclosure at the ’The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An Asiatic lioness is pictured in her enclosure at the ’The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is pictured as she attends the official opening of ‘The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II is pictured as she attends the official opening of ‘The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo)

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The replica of Sasan Gir railway station features a bench from India and an exact replica of a painted sign at the actual station. (Picture courtesy: Londonist) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The replica of Sasan Gir railway station features a bench from India and an exact replica of a painted sign at the actual station. (Picture courtesy: Londonist)

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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip at the London Zoo after the monarch inaugurated a new Asiatic lion exhibit. (PTI Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip at the London Zoo after the monarch inaugurated a new Asiatic lion exhibit. (PTI Photo)

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A Hanuman langur monkey looks through a glass enclosure, part of the new Land of the Lions display at the London Zoo. (AP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A Hanuman langur monkey looks through a glass enclosure, part of the new Land of the Lions display at the London Zoo. (AP Photo)

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An Asiatic lioness looks towards Britain's Queen Elizabeth as she and Prince Philip officially opened the "Land of the Lions" enclosure at London Zoo. (Reuters Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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An Asiatic lioness looks towards Britain's Queen Elizabeth as she and Prince Philip officially opened the "Land of the Lions" enclosure at London Zoo. (Reuters Photo)

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Britain's Prince Philp, Duke of Edinburgh, is pictured as he attends the official opening of ‘The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Britain's Prince Philp, Duke of Edinburgh, is pictured as he attends the official opening of ‘The Land Of The Lions’ exhibit at London Zoo. (AFP Photo)

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Land of the Lions will form a new breeding centre for a group of endangered Asiatic lions, of which only 500 remain in their natural habitat. (AFP Photo) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Updated on Mar 20, 2016 09:42 pm IST

Land of the Lions will form a new breeding centre for a group of endangered Asiatic lions, of which only 500 remain in their natural habitat. (AFP Photo)

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