delicate balance. Since the release of

the original Lion King film 25 years ago

The number of lions in the world has

declined by half. 100 years ago there

were more than 200 thousand African

lions. Today there are only about 20,000

left and unfortunately their numbers are

still declining. But we have the

opportunity to bring them back. And

Disney is taking action.

Through the protect the pride Global Initiative

Disney is partnering with the world's

leading lion experts to help defend

African wildlife. The lion recovery fund

aims to double the number of lions in

the wild by 2015. When we protect lions

we help to protect important habitats

for all kinds of Wildlife across Africa.

From meerkats and warthogs to hornbills

and hyenas.

When we protect lines we help protect

the entire circle of life.

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A true king searches for what he could

give. To learn how you can help protect

the pride, visit disney.com slash lion king

protect the pride