In a French zoo, three newly born white lion cubs have begun to meet the public. 

In a French zoo, three newly born white lion cubs have begun to meet the public.

White lions are very rare. Statistics show there are fewer white lions than giant pandas in the world. Most of them are now living in South Africa.

Scientists say white lions may be an ancient species that used to live in the North Pole. White is their protective color in the world of ice and snow.