Reflection Paper 1 – Lion King

In the film "The Lion King," many ecosystems are depicted. We can observe a terrestrial
ecology in the Lion King. There are two different biomes in which the Lion King takes place. The
Savanna can be recognized. The terrain is dry, with mild weather and grass and tree vegetation, as
opposed to a desert with no flora other than cactus. Another distinguishing savanna feature is the
abundance of plains. A tropical forest is another sort of biome seen in this film, and the rainforest
has scorched temperatures and a high rate of precipitation. The film also shows several distinct
strata of the forest, with the top layer being the most visible. In addition, many different worms,
such as grub, exist in tropical jungles, making identification simple.

From the film, we may deduce three relationships. The predator and prey connection is the
earliest relationship that we can articulate. Scar and the Mouse, Meerkat, Insect, and Hyena and
Lion are three diverse pairs of characters that may readily demonstrate the predator-prey
connection. The alligator and the bird then have a symbiotic connection in which the alligator has
his teeth cleaned, and the bird receives a meal while the alligator gets his teeth cleaned. The latter
can be viewed as both a producer and a consumer. Pumba may be seen eating grass and antelopes
throughout the movie; there is a readily visible interaction between the consumer and the producer,
which is the grass. The Lion King was an excellent choice for presenting the complete Ecology
subject.
 According to the information I gained from watching the movie, Lions are vulnerable to
extinction, for they are now approximately 20,000 lefts. As the film shows, only a few lions are
left, and their pride is small. Death is due to global warming and the extinction of other animals.
In the food chain, we consider that lions are on top, but because different species are getting fewer,
lions’ natural food is slowly decreasing in number. Lack of food causes lions to compete not only
with other animals but also with other lions. We can see some videos or pictures of lions on the
internet. They are skinny and malnourished. From the film, we can see that Pumbaa is alone. We
can say that from the movie, warthogs are endangered species, but, according to my research, they
are not considered endangered because there are still many warthogs in other parts of the world.
Rafiki, on the other hand, a mandrill, is considered vulnerable to extinction. They are hunted not
only by predators but also by humans for their meat. They are also suffering from habitat loss and
poaching.

Even though the Circle of Life is more significant than us, we're all tied to it. From the
tiniest ant to the giant antelope, we're all simply trying to make our way in this world. Even the
most casual watcher of the film will notice this in the opening sequence, which shows animals of
various kinds and sizes heading to Simba's presentation. These creatures coexist in a tranquil and
beautiful equilibrium that mimics the Circle of Life, despite their vast differences. The Circle of
Life isn't something you can hold in your hand or gaze. Instead, it's a metaphor for the chain of
events on this planet, taking us from cradle to tomb, through ups and downs, love and misery, and
so on. Simba grows up, learns about masculinity, and becomes the Lion King, and then he has a
son who grows up, learns about manhood, and becomes the Lion King. As Mufasa said to Simba,
"When we die, our bodies become the grass. And the antelope eat the grass. And so, we are all
connected in the great Circle of Life."