Is a white lion close to the top of food chain?

White lions are not a separate species from lions but a rare color variation of the African lion. They occur due to a genetic mutation that causes a lack of pigmentation.

Lions, including white lions, are apex predators and occupy a position near the top of the food chain. They prey upon a wide range of herbivore species like zebras, wildebeest, buffaloes, gazelles, and antelopes.

White lions face similar ecological pressures as other African lions and are affected by habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts with humans. Their rarity adds an additional conservation concern.