LIMPOPO NATIONAL PARK, MOZAMBIQUE- The four young lions died where they ate their final meal. They were found lying on sandy ground near the remains of a poisoned calf. No one witnessed the silent slaughter—only the gruesome aftermath. The faces and paws of all four cats had been hacked off.
- National Geographic
As tigers become more and more scarce, poachers have directed their attention to the king of the jungle. Lions are being targeted for their claws and teeth. Wild lion populations have plunged by 43% from 1993 to the 2000's.
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