As of last update in January 2022, there are no known instances of black lions. Lions typically have tawny-colored fur, though variations in color, such as melanism (resulting in a black appearance), have been observed in other big cat species like leopards. However, no verified reports of black lions exist in the wild or captivity. If there were any new developments or discoveries since then, I wouldn't be aware of them.
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There are no verified cases of black lions - black jaguars and black leopards but no black lions.
Black lions do not exist.
There are no black lions. The only big cats that occasionally produce a melanistic (black) individual are leopards and jaguars which are collectively known as black panthers.
No, there are no black lions. There are, however, white lions.
In 2010, there were an estimated 400 lions left in the wild in India, specifically in the Gir Forest National Park in the state of Gujarat. These lions represent the last remaining population of Asiatic lions in the world. Efforts are being made to conserve and protect this critically endangered species.