The Lahore zoo is planning to auction 12 lions to ease the facility's space constraints. Wildlife experts are concerned about the proposal to sell zoo lions to private collectors. Palki Sharma tells you how this auction sums up Pakistan's problematic approach to wildlife.

Gravitas: Pakistan zoo to auction 12 lions

A Zoo in Pakistani city of Lahore is set to auction 12 lions to private collectors on the 11th of August. This is being done to free up space due to excessive growth of the pride in the zoo, it is also being done to manage the zoo's finances better.

Pakistan: Lahore zoo auctions off 12 lions to private collectors

The Lahore Safari Zoo is looking to auction off twelve lions in an attempt to control their population and private collectors will be allowed to bid on them. Currently, the zoo has 29 lions, but they are looking to decrease the count by auctioning off the ones between two and five years old.

Lahore zoo set to auction off 12 lions in bid to control overpopulation

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Gravitas: Pakistan zoo to auction 12 lions

Pakistan: Lahore zoo auctions off 12 lions to private collectors

Lahore zoo set to auction off 12 lions in bid to control overpopulation