That the Parliament congratulates Edinburgh Zoo on the births of two Asiatic lions on 11 October 2026; recognises the historic significance of the birth of these endangered lion cubs; notes that it is the first time that lion cubs have been born at the zoo in seven years; congratulates first-time parents, Bindee and Jayendr; applauds the devotion of the keepers at Edinburgh Zoo, and acknowledges that there are only an estimated 400 Asiatic lions left living in captivity and that these births are an important moment for wildlife conservation.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Gary Bouse, Miles Briggs, Murdo Fraser, Amanda Lindsay, Fulton MacGregor, Stuart McMillan, Angela Ross, Paul Sweeney