What affects us affects cats
Why is a lion the symbol of England? The answer must be that the early kings of England going back to the Norman dynasty, chose the lion as a badge or symbol of their courage and strength. The choice of a lion was arbitrary and it could have been the tiger. Although there may have …
The Zambian authorities have lifted the ban on trophy hunting lions and leopards. On the face of it seems like a crazy decision because both species are under threat and both are endangered. Officially, the leopard is “Near Threatened” and the lion “Vulnerable” (IUCN Red List). In truth, there is no argument to support …
Wealthy individuals living in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) who collect exotic, large, wild cat species are often feeding their illegally acquired trophy cats such as cheetahs and lions a wholly inadequate diet of chicken meat and nothing else leading to serious ill-health such as neurological disorders resulting, ultimately, in an early and unnecessary …
How much water do lions drink? Answer: lions drink water daily provided it is readily available. Research indicates that in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater they drink after every meal. If water is scarce or unavailable they can go without it. Lions living in semi-deserts and arid habitats can get the moisture they require …
This is the story of Magnus, a lion cub. He was an abused lion cub. There are many. Lions are bred for commercial purposes such a photo-shoots and canned hunting. Magnus was born in captivity. Soon after he was born he was separated from his mother. He was abused as a tourist attraction at …
A hundred years ago, in Kenya, there were many more lions and far fewer Maasai tribesman. Back in those days it could be argued it was more acceptable for a young Maasai Warrior in Kenya to prove his courage and worth to the girls in his community by killing a lion with a spear. …
Gerard Depardieu is a great actor and he likes his wine. He has admitted that he can drink 13 bottles of wine a day and regularly does. It sounds unbelievable and it might be but judging by his size it is probably happening. He clearly likes his food as well. In an article in …
The African lion is being pushed off the planet by humankind. Put it another way, it has been projected that within 40 years humankind will have wiped out the African lion, in the wild, if we carry on as we are. There simply hardly enough space left in Africa for the lion and the …
