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Lions are the most social and best studied of the large cats and mankind has regarded these great predators with awe for thousands of years. However, despite their strength and today's conservation efforts, lions are in decline throughout their ranges, for they do not mix well with the many human activities which threaten their livelihood. Humans are the main reason for lion decline, with large areas of the lions range appropriated for cultivation or for human habitation. When that happens there is no place for lions or the wild prey on which they depend, and the species rapidly disappears.
Absolute numbers are unknown, but the world's lion population at the present time is estimated between 30,000 and 100,000 animals. They are most widespread and abundant in Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, central African Republic, Zaire, Zambia and Botswana. Elsewhere, lion populations are sparse and largely restricted to protected areas. The asiatic lion however is hanging on by a thread. Its only wild population in the world is in the Gir Forest in north-west India, where there are approx 300 of them, as many as their sanctuary can hold.
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A Lion Adoption Certificate.
'Lion - Animal by Deidre Jackson - In this lavishly illustrated book, Deirdre Jackson draws on the latest scientific research, folklore, travel literature, lion tamers' memoirs and little-known sources to guide readers on a memorable cultural safari. Roaring lions sound invincible, but like other large, wide-ranging predators they are in danger of disappearing. Poised at the top of the ecological pyramid, these adaptable and gregarious animals have always been far less plentiful than those on which they prey. The vulnerable African lion is now confined to the sub-Sahara, and its Asian cousin is critically endangered. "Lion", one of the few books to consider both, traces our relationship with the animals through the centuries and paints a fresh picture of these charismatic creatures..
A donation to The Animal Adoption Fund of not less than 30% of the total pack cost.
The adoption pack is gift wrapped using recycled materials together with a personalised message tag. |
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