Two Asiatic lion cubs were born at the Jerusalem Biblical Zoo – the second litter of resident lions Gir and Yasha. Israel’s joint project with the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria aims to rescue the Asiatic lion, which were widespread in the Land of Israel until the Crusader period.
https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerusalem-zoo-welcomes-second-litter-of-rare-asiatic-lions/