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CATASROPHIC
https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2015/05/02/lion-facts.aspx
Roughly 34,000 Lions left in Africa which is half the number 30 years ago. In Formatted: Font color: Text 1
West Africa fewer than 250 Adult Lions remain. What can we do?
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
The Problem – 5 / 6
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The Solution – 76 / 7
Background – 8
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Conclusion – 110
Appendix/References – 121
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Executive Summary
Keepers of the Wild
now being called an endangered Species. These cats once roamed Africa, Asia, and
Europe but now are only found in two areas of the World. Keepers of the Wild, an
organization started 21 years ago for animal care, currently provides care for these
animals who are classified as endangered or are threatened under the Endangered
Species Act. Most of these animals have been neglected, abandoned and/or abused.
Keepers of the Wild so their program allows animalsthem for the rest of their life to
be well cared for. Keepers of the Wild They collaborates with private owners,
local, state and National Law Enforcement to get legislation passed to end the exotic
pet trade and the use of exotic animals traveling in circuses and exhibits. Their
progress is well known for itss efforts and contributions to various community
causes and national charities for the welfare of animals and its contributions to
various community causes and national charities. The purpose of this paper is to
educate people on the threats these animals are in and what we can do to helpkeep
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from not going extinct.
Signed on December 28, 1973 to provide for the conservation of species that are
endangered or threatened throughout all or a significant portion of their range, and the
The Problem weakened the immune systems, Formatted: Justified, Indent: First line: 0.5"
why lions are going extinct. Some and forest areas in Africa and India.
expansion, fences, feline AIDS that has their habitat, if when human
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development increases in these areas more food but also them having to
prey will decrease because of search for a new home while trying to
often kill lions for their fur. Lions Government agencies has already
buildings for humans. Without an area allow the U.S. government to provide
to call home, lions often die off. training and assistance for ground
harder for food to survive. Not only to stop the sales of lion parts or
will this lead to them searching for hunting trophies across the world. 70
percent of the remaining lions living in West Africa have been almost
(24,000) live in just 10 of the completely wiped out. So, what can
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of the lion. On average, a lion can live up to ranges between 10-14 years. Males
average out at 10 years (fighting off other lions and animals to protect their pride)
while the females live longer because of their capability to hunt in groups.
Lions are the only cats that live in groups that are called prides. Prides are
family units that can include up to three males, a dozen or so females and their
while the male lion defends the territory, which can include up to 100
square miles. They work together to prey upon the weak (zebras, wildebeest, and
other large animals). Many of the animals they prey upon are faster than lions so
with these animals being in groups it leads to a tactical advantage. But why are
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global
expansions.
weakened the immune systems, often kill lions for their fur. Lions
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create more homes and buildings for listed these big cats as threatened-one
lions often die off. Because of this, allow the U.S. government to provide
lions have to search harder for food to training and assistance for ground
survive. Not only will this lead to conversation efforts and restrictions
them searching for more food but also to stop the sales of lion parts or
them having to search for a new home hunting trophies across the world. 70
The Solution
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and movies increased across certain theaters, I believe people will be
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Background
The life span of a lion depends on a couple of things: their habitat and the sex
of the lion. On average, a lion can live up to ranges between 10-14 years. Males
average out at 10 years (fighting off other lions and animals to protect their pride)
while the females live longer because of their capability to hunt in groups.
Lions are the only cats that live in groups that are called prides. Prides are
family units that can include up to three males, a dozen or so females and their
while the male lion defends the territory, which can include up to 100
square miles. They work together to prey upon the weak (zebras, wildebeest, and
other large animals). Many of the animals they prey upon are faster than lions so
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with these animals being in groups it leads to a tactical advantage. But why are
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We humans, are the primary reason why animals are going extinct. For the
first time in years, humans have managed to create an environment where mass
saying;
“It’s not whether animals will survive, it’s whether man has the will to save
This new fence system as stated in last page could actually save lions. Yes,
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surveyed 42 lion habitats in 11 countries, they determined that fencing could help
Keepers of the Wild and other organizations focus on the protection of not
only lions but other animals also. Organizations are starting to protect these
endangered animals by creating laws that will keep them from being captured
and/or killed. Even though saving lions from being extinct can come with a cost
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and also can be more complicated than marking them as extinct, it is a small step
that we as humans can take that could lead to bigger steps to ensure animals of all
kinds exist in the near future. This is where rescuing animals and holding them in
zoos can play an important role in some conservation efforts. With animals being
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Conclusion
In summary, providing care for the animals in the wild will lead to an
can do and funding these programs can push us in the direction we need in order to
care for them. If an animal you loved, like a dog, where to loste its population and
start to become extinct you would want to make changes in order for them and you
people. 100-250 years from now we don’t want the same to happen to animals. If
that was the case, we could be the only life forms on the planet.
“Species are going extinct because of habitat loss and warming. I feel deeply
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APPENDIX/REFERENCES
For more information on how you can join and be a part of helping the
animal of your choosing simply follow this link below.
https://www.keepersofthewild.org/programs
1. https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/27/science/african-lion-
population-is-dwindling-study-finds.html
2. http://www.techtimes.com/articles/18920/20141028/if-
african-lions-become-an-endangered-species-how-can-we-save-
them.htm
3. https://study.com/academy/lesson/why-are-lions-endangered-
lesson-for-kids.html
4. https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/201
5/05/02/lion-facts.aspx
All pictures where taking from google website!
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