Terrence Suitt

March 2, 2018

CATASROPHIC

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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

 Executive Summary (Keepers of the Wild) – 3

 Background The Problem– 4

 The Problem – 5 / 6
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 The Solution – 76 / 7

 Background – 8
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 How the Solution Resolves the Problem – 8 / 9

 Conclusion – 110

 Appendix/References – 121

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Executive Summary
Keepers of the Wild

Lions, who was once

called “King of the Jungle” areis

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

the “King of the Jungle”.

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from not going extinct.

The Endangered Species Act of 1973

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

conservation of the ecosystems on which they depend.

The Problem weakened the immune systems, Formatted: Justified, Indent: First line: 0.5"

human-lion conflict, pollution and

global climate change. But the main

problems that will be discussed are

the human impacts and agricultural

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expansions.

There are many reasons to Many lions live in grasslands

why lions are going extinct. Some and forest areas in Africa and India.

reasons include agricultural Because lions hunt for prey around

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

agricultural purposes. People will avoid these “trophy hunters”.

eventually hunt these Lions because

they pose as threats to their farm

Research stateshows that there
animals and
are 34,000 lions left which is down 50

percent from three decades ago.

often kill lions for their fur. Lions Government agencies has already

habitats then become destroyed in listed these big cats as threatened-one

order to create more homes and level below endangered-which would

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

Because of this, lions have to search conversation efforts and restrictions

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

stronghold regions in southern and we do as an organization to help our

eastern Africa. Lions that have been furry friends?

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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

cubs. The female lions are the pride’s primary hunters

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

they becoming endangered?

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global

climate change. But the main

problems that will be discussed are

the human impacts and agricultural

expansions.

Many lions live in grasslands

and forest areas in Africa and India.

The Problem
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their habitat, when human Formatted: Font color: Text 1

development increases in these areas

prey will decrease. People will hunt

There are many reasons to
these Lions because they pose as
why lions are going extinct. Some
threats to their farm animals and
reasons include agricultural

expansion, fences, feline AIDS that has

weakened the immune systems, often kill lions for their fur. Lions

human-lion conflict, pollution and habitats become destroyed in order to

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create more homes and buildings for listed these big cats as threatened-one

humans. Without an area to call home, level below endangered-which would

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

while trying to avoid these “trophy percent of the remaining lions

hunters”. (24,000) live in just 10 of the

stronghold regions in southern and

eastern Africa. Lions that have been

Research shows that there are
living in West Africa have been almost
34,000 lions left which is down 50
completely wiped out. So, what can
percent from three decades ago.
we do as an organization to help our
Government agencies has already
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The Solution

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most majestic and creative creatures. U.S hunter with permits.

Supporting Keepers of the Wild is one

One main problem that
way of stopping not only lions from
researchers have found is that as
going extinct but other animals as
Lions approach human territory,
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the threat to themselves, animals and
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all of the animals suffering and help to
or crops. But keeping lions away from
eliminate the use of wild animals as
humans aren’t an easy task. With that
pets and exploration of them being in
being said, a solution could be putting
show businesses through education
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lions separated. This would also help
lions listed as threatened and
maintain and grow the lion numbers
endangered is a good first step. The
in Africa as mating can occur.
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approved would make killing or
more about the effects that some of us
hunting captive lions without a
are doing to animals especially lions,
special permit in the U.S illegal. That
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parts of the states and international
movies or TV programs and even
borders would be against the law.
social media articles that specialize in
The only problem with this would be
talking about the animal extinction
that these laws don’t apply to zoos or
going on in Africa. If these programs

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and movies increased across certain theaters, I believe people will be

popular channels, sites and or movie influenced more.

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How will the Solution Resolve the

Problem?

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

cubs. The female lions are the pride’s primary hunters

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

they becoming endangered?

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Keepers of the Wild

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

extinction is imminent. Anthony Douglas Williams came up with a famous quote

saying;

“It’s not whether animals will survive, it’s whether man has the will to save

them”. – Anthony Douglas Williams

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

maintain 80 percent of the lion number in Africa.

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

held in zoos, there is the increase chance of reproducing.

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Conclusion

In summary, providing care for the animals in the wild will lead to an

increase in population rather than a decrease. Educating individuals on what we

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

to be happy. We as humans never really had a chance to experience dinosaurs, but

those fascinating creatures could be a wonderful sight-seeing experience for some

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

responsible and think about it every day.” – Peter Heller

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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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Thank You for the Support!

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