jasira on Somerset Dailyhttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/tags/jasira/Recent content in jasira on Somerset DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usFri, 03 Jul 2026 10:26:23 +0000Heartbreak as Longleat’s Queen Lion Jasira Dies After Short Illnesshttps://somersetdaily.co.uk/heartbreak-as-longleats-queen-lion-jasira-dies-after-short-illness/Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:26:23 +0000https://somersetdaily.co.uk/heartbreak-as-longleats-queen-lion-jasira-dies-after-short-illness/Longleat Safari Park is mourning the loss of Jasira, one of its most cherished lions and the respected matriarch of the pride that includes Klaus and Simba. Jasira passed away this week after a brief illness, just shy of turning 21 — making her one of the oldest lions in human care in the UK. Her death has deeply touched fans and staff alike, especially coming less than a year after the park lost her half-sister, Malaika, from Harry’s pride.