A child has his face painted to resemble a lion during an event marking the World Lion Day at Bucharest Zoo in Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 9, 2025. World Lion Day is observed on Aug. 10 every year to raise people’s awareness of lion conservation. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)
A lion enjoys its birthday cake during an event marking the World Lion Day at Bucharest Zoo in Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 9, 2025. World Lion Day is observed on Aug. 10 every year to raise people’s awareness of lion conservation. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)
A child poses for photos with a graffitied lion statue during an event marking the World Lion Day at Bucharest Zoo in Bucharest, Romania, Aug. 9, 2025. World Lion Day is observed on Aug. 10 every year to raise people’s awareness of lion conservation. (Photo by Cristian Cristel/Xinhua)