In today’s age, lions are on a sharp decline in population and unfortunately, the reason behind this is because of humans. As apex predators of the wild, it is rare for the lions to be hunted by other species since they are on the top of the food chain. At the top, lions consume other animals and continue their natural process in the wild as apex predators, which helps maintain diversity in their community. Factors that affect their population is mainly retaliation killings from the local farmers. Since lions prey on livestock, they are being hunted down as the farmers attempt to preserve what they have. Also, many of the lion’s habitats are being destroyed as humans create more land for agriculture. In lion territory, intraspecific competition …show more content…
Lions mainly intrigue me because of their relentless killer instinct that they possess. With them being the only social big cats, the process of prides and pride takeovers also is interesting to me as well, it truly is fascinating how all lions understand and react on this natural process. Although lions are not threatened yet, they are currently listed as vulnerable and do show a decline in population. Humans definitely should do anything possible to save these majestic big cats, leaving them to become extinct would be disastrous for their ecosystems. In order to help them personally, I would need a lot more time on my hands. Unfortunately, they’re not part of my career aspirations and the only thing I could do to help them is to donate to organizations that do assist them. I also do believe that human development needs to give these majestic animals their own space. The biggest challenge this brings up is economically related, poaching is done for money, and the destruction of their land for agriculture is also related to money as …show more content…
Before visiting the zoo, I had a lack of understanding on the threats these animals faced in the wild, and the importance of their roles that they bring to their ecosystems. Although keeping wild animals that thrive in their natural habitat such as the big cats is cruel, I believe it is necessary. Most of these species are rescued and they would have not survived in the wild without assistance anyways. If they are not rescued, they are usually born in the zoo. Many of these zoo foundations work to sharpen their skills to survive in the wild because they also have plans to release them back to the wild once they are ready. Not only are these animals being saved, but keeping them in captivity also prevents them from becoming extinct. In my opinion, I would rather have key animals kept in captivity, rather than them becoming extinct in the wild. A perfect example of this would be the Amur Tiger, at their lowest point, there were only about sixty Amur Tigers left in the wild, however, conservation efforts with zoo’s has saved them. Although they are still endangered, having close to six hundred Amur Tigers is definitely better than
As a great deal is being done to help endangered wildlife as well as animals in general, there is still a considerable amount of improvements to make. “The exterminating of predators by governments or individuals is wrong-headed, extremely selfish, cruel and the very worst example of wildlife management. It is failed management. In today's backwards and upside-down world, our wildlife needs our protection, not extermination” (Pitt). We need to instill the good values of animals in today’s society so that we may work towards better maintenance of the future lives of these animals. Instead of mounting an animal’s head on the wall as a prize and reducing wildlife population, we should be proud of the variety of species we have on earth and leave them to live free.
“PETA Calls On Everyone With A Heart To Help End Animal-Overpopulation Crisis.”PR Newswire 3 Feb. 2014. Student Resources in Context. Web. 6 Feb. 2014.
Lions are amazing and beautiful creatures, however they are getting placed in canned hunts and circuses. These are two reasons that are causing us to lose more of these amazing creatures. When lions get to old to be in petting zoo's or even normal zoo's they end up in circuses and things called "canned hunts" where they get locked in a small space and get hunted for about one million dollars. Animals can just be put in a sanctuary instead of being hunted.
A social outrage has broken recently amid the scandal of Cecil the Lion’s death. Cecil was illegally hunted and killed by the American dentist Walter Palmer. Since then, it has caused the world to change their minds on the effects of trophy hunting. Succeeding the death of the renowned lion, a recent poll in America displays that on a three to one margin, the respondents said they would rather be tourists in a country that prohibits trophy hunting, instead of one that does not. The debate is ascending as more hunters proudly present their ‘trophy’ on social media. Many nature conservatives and animal protection agencies are raising awareness because of the fact that Cecil died in a meaningless and violent manner.The problem is not only in America, but around the globe. Trophy hunting should be illegal in the world because it is merely killing animals without a meaningful purpose, and it produces harmful effects to the environment.
In July of 2015, national treasure of Zimbabwe, Cecil the Lion was maliciously killed by dentist Walter Palmer. The hunt caused an uproar from many animal activists. The media covered the hunt and the aftermath for many weeks. This heartless act has many questioning why big game hunting is legal. Multiple African countries allow big game hunting, but it is harming the ecosystem. Many innocent, endangered animals are killed. Big game hunting should be banned because it lowers populations, causes further problems, and animal populations are already dropping.
Lions once ranged throughout Africa and from Europe to Iran and India. By 1900 lions were no longer found in Syria; today Asiatic lions are limited to the Gìr Sanctuary in India. Lions also roam Africa south of the Sahara, particularly the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania and the Kruger National Park in South Africa. This drastic reduction in range came about as humans and domestic livestock spread into savanna lands. Because lions live in open areas, they are easily shot by hunters and herders.
“Our task must be to free ourselves by widening our capacity to embrace all living creatures” This quote by Albert Einstein perfectly shows that animals deserve to be treated with respect, and their population should be preserved. However, the killing of Cecil the Lion by Walter James Palmer displays the exact opposite and is an unlawful crime. Cecil was a prized lion who brought many tourists to the Hwange National Park, and was a favorite among visitors (Don Melvin, cnn.com).In July of 2015, Walter Palmer and his tour guides enticed Cecil out of Hwange National Park, and shot him with a bow and arrow (Owen Jonathan, the independent). Cecil was able to survive, but was pursued for forty hours, and was later shot again, skinned, and decapitated
One common movie in today’s society, “The Lion King”, portrays the lion as the “King of the Jungle.” Many humans view lions as vicious, roaring animals that are the top of the food chain. Lions actually will “rarely attack a being human without provocation”(Lions). What we don’t realize is that lions are seen as the “King of the Jungle” because they are protecting their pride, or group they are a part of.
Shows comprise of predatory animals like tigers and lions performing tricks through the command of a trainer. This gives the wrong impression to children that these animals are used for amusement and as objects (127). Rather than highlighting the ecological significance and the need for conservation towards these animals, children will most likely remember them as animals that perform (128). Further implications can increase exotic pet trade, under market values, the price for a lion or tiger cub is $2,500 (127). The survival rate for these cubs are slim because 98% of all exotic pets in the United States die within the first two years (127). These are the results of treating wild animals as mere objects for human
... Without these zoos, many animals such as the tortoises, American alligator, and the bald eagle would no longer exist. These zoos provide food, shelter, and the opportunity to recreate their species once more. Without zoos, many of these animals would have become extinct and many endangered animals argue that zoos are the perfect place to start a new life. With animal rights activists, scientists, parents, and animals being on different sides of the argument, this debate will continue.
Make sure to feed the tigers properly and increase the prey population. According to the WWF this will ensure a decrease in the human-tiger
In the last fifty years alone, approximately 50 percent of Africa’s lions have disappeared. Recently, lions have also faced the threat of canned hunting — hunts in which animals are confined in an area from which they cannot escape. Thousands of people visit facilities where they interact with lion cubs. To pet, cuddle and have their photographs taken with a cute lion. The workers who work at the sanctuary , bottle feed and hand raise the lions. Breeders who charge the public to pet and take photos with young cubs, tell the customers many things, including that the cubs will have good homes after they get too big to be used for petting. No captive bred lion has ever been released back into the wild and
Before current knowledge of mountain lion activity had been researched, it was commonly believed that mountain lions were ferocious killers which crept down from the mountains to indulge in midnight feasts on livestock and pets. Of course, the worst harbored fear was the possibility of losing children, family and friends to these wild predators. Besides the past 25 years, little concern was given to the condition of mountain lion populations in California and much of the western United States. Between 1916 and 1971, more than 12,000 mountain lions were killed for bounties and for sport in California (California Wildlife Protection Coalition, 1995).
... danger too. A good reason for captivity is rehabilitation for an animal that is hurt or wounded and could be treated. Then having a second chance back out into the wild. Also by keeping endangered species from going completely instinct by figuring out genetics of an animal. So having zoos and farms do help animals but does put them at risk.
Tigers, lions, giraffes, and other exotic animals are rarely seen in the wild. However the public, without humans and/or animals being harmed at the same time, can see exotic animals when a zoo opens. Zoos for many are a wonderful experience, but to others they see the animals as being treated poorly and not able to roam free. These people do not consider the beneficial sides of zoos. Zoos around the world help species that have been endangered by protecting and caring for them. Otherwise they would have became extinct and killed for their valuable fur or feathers. Zoos were created for a purpose that needed to be filled. If there were no purpose for them they would have not been created. Zoos are needed and if there is a need in this world, the spot will most likely be filled without hesitation. Some zoos were not trained properly and do not treat their animals very well. Some bad zoos do not feed their animals enough and keep them in a confined cage. Although some zoos are harmful for both animals and people, many of them are good zoos and take care of their animals better than most people take care of them selves. It is amazing to be able to see such care and love are associated with zoos. Not only do zoos help the endangered animals they also help people learn to respect such amazing creatures. Zoos are a good attribute to society because they promote education, research, protect, conserve, and outlook.