FLORENCE, Ala. (WHNT) — The University of North Alabama is sharing the findings of a committee set up to look at the future of keeping live lions on campus.

The Special Committee on Live Lions was formed on Aug. 1, 2024, after the passing of Leo III, the third lion to be housed on the university's campus. It shared its findings with UNA President Dr. Ken Kitts on Tuesday.

The university said the committee was aimed at looking at the viability of returning lions to UNA's campus. That process includes speaking to more than 12,000 stakeholders and animal experts and visiting other lion habitats. UNA said that the committee determined that the tradition of keeping lions on campus is important and should continue, but should be done under the proper conditions.

"The recommendation comes with

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