Edinburgh Zoo has shared adorable photos of their six-month old Asiatic lion cubs - Mitaali, Keshari and Kushanu - celebrating Valentine’s Day with their parents.
5. Growing cubs
The three lion cubs - Mitaali, Keshari and Kushanu - were born in August 2019. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison
6. Public poll
Following a public poll in November, the wildlife conservation charity named the youngsters Mitaali, Keshari and Kushanu in tribute to the Gir forest in western India where the endangered species is found. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison
7. African cousins
Edinburgh Zoo explains their Asiatic lions differ from their African cousins in several ways. Asian lions are generally smaller than the more recognisable African prides. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison
8. Mane Attraction
Male Asiatic lions' manes are also smaller than African lions, so their ears are more visible. Picture: RZSS/Sian Addison