Lions 'facing extinction in West Africa'

[theHandpuppet]

Yay, humans! Let's have MORE and MORE and MORE of them! The world is OURS for the taking.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25722058
BBC News
14 January 2014

Lions 'facing extinction in West Africa'

There has been a "catastrophic collapse" in the number of lions in West Africa, with only around 400 left in the region, a new survey suggests.

With fewer than 250 mature lions of breeding age, there are concerns the entire population could disappear.

The research by Panthera, a non-profit organisation, was carried out in 17 countries, from Senegal to Nigeria, and took more than six years...

... The report says lions now roam in just 1.1% of their historic range in West Africa. The majority of their habitat has been converted for agricultural use, says Philipp Henschel, co-author of the report. .... MORE

[el_bryanto]

1. That is a really rough situation

Both for the Lions and the people there - Lions need a large area of undisturbed land.

Life expectancy in that part of the world is 46 years. Malnutrition affects 29% of the children under 5 - almost 1 in three. I guess I feel sorry for the humans in West Africa.

Bryant

[LordGlenconner]

2. humanity is a scourge

Breed, consume and destroy.

Rinse and repeat.

Until there's nothing left but the fucking strip malls and chain restaurants.