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Africans believe that the white lion is a message from the deities. The white lion is a blessing and a curse. It represents purity and the mythical dimension of life. Currently there are 13 white lions in the wild, 300 animals are in captivity. The rest have been murdered by man. Libera became ill after taking a picture of the white lion. For a week, with a 40-degree fever, he could not get out of bed.