Happy birthday to two fierce felines, Asha and Amirah! These lionesses turned 10 today and celebrated with some special enrichment just for them. They even had a beautiful birthday banner — though the cubs took an immediate liking to it and quickly tore it to shreds. Watch as the sisters and the rest of the pride chew, climb and pounce on their treats – skills similar to what they would utilize when hunting in the savannah. But even the mightiest big cats need our help. African lions are listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, facing serious threats including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching and declining prey populations. In the last century, wild lion populations have dropped by nearly 90%, and some scientists warn lions could disappear from the wild by 2050 without stronger conservation efforts. Visit the Detroit Zoo to meet these incredible animals and learn how we can help protect their future. #DetroitZoo #Lions #EndangeredSpeciesDay