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    The document discusses the endangered status of lions and the threats they face including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade. Lions were once found throughout Africa and parts of Asia and Europe but are now restricted to fragments of sub-Saharan Africa and one small population in India. Their habitat has been dramatically reduced by human land use and climate change.

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    The document discusses the endangered status of lions and the threats they face including habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, poaching, and illegal wildlife trade. Lions were once found throughout Africa and parts of Asia and Europe but are now restricted to fragments of sub-Saharan Africa and one small population in India. Their habitat has been dramatically reduced by human land use and climate change.

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    ENGLISH FINAL

    ENGLISH FINAL
    WORK
    WORK
    THEME
    ENDANGERED ANIMALS
    MEMBERS

     ERICK SMITH RAMIREZ


    TANDAZO

    TEACHER

     JOSE ANTONIO MOZCOL ORTIZ


    THE LIONS
    Throughout history, lions have been admired as a symbol of power, strength, and courage. Previously,
    lions roamed throughout all of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe. However, this mighty species is now
    found only in fragments of sub-Saharan Africa, along with a critically endangered subpopulation in West
    Africa and a small population of Asiatic lions in India’s Gir National Park. Three of the five largest lion
    populations can be found in Tanzania.
    The vast majority of lions live south of the Sahara. Since lions are extremely adaptable big cats, they can
    survive in a wide variety of habitats, including dry forests, thick bush, floodplains, and semi-arid desert
    areas. However, they typically prefer open savannas where it is easier to stalk their prey.
    Compared to other big cat species, lions are the most sociable. They live in groups called prides, which
    can consist of anywhere from two to 30 members, including three or four males, a dozen or more
    females, and their offspring. Lionesses remain with the same pride for their entire lives. Male lions, on
    the other hand, leave after maturing to compete for control of another pride. Leading males defend their
    territory by marking it with urine and roaring to scare off intruders. A lion’s roar can be heard from five
    miles away and is also a show of power between males.
    Feeding

    Within their pride, female lions act as the primary hunters and work in
    teams to prey on zebras, wildebeests, antelope, and other large
    herbivores. Lions sleep up to 20 hours a day, so most of their
    hunting is done at night or early in the morning. This is because
    their eyes easily adapt to the dark, and it is easier to sneak up on
    prey at night.
    Habitat Loss
    Lions ’ ranges have been dramatically reduced due to human land use and
    climate change. Today they inhabit only 8% of their former range. Many
    lions live outside of protected areas, and as their habitat has become more
    fragmented, many lion populations have become increasingly isolated into
    protected areas. The increase in unsustainable development also leaves
    herbivores with little space for grazing in the savanna, and they often must
    compete with livestock for resources. As a result, populations of lions’
    natural prey are in decline.

    Fragmentation of habitat leaves lions in isolated areas, making it harder


    for them to breed. When lion movements are restricted, they are prone to
    inbreeding, which decreases genetic diversity. This can cause disease to
    spread more rapidly between prides. Fragmented habitats also increase
    lions’ vulnerability, as they are forced to disperse through human-
    dominated landscapes to find other lion populations and resources.
    Human-Wildlife
    Conflict
    Over the last 50 years, the global economy has grown nearly fourfold and global trade has grown
    tenfold, together dramatically increasing the demand for energy and materials. This has left humans
    and lions to compete for space and resources. When their food source becomes depleted, lions
    frequently disperse over large ranges in search of prey, sometimes leaving protected areas. When
    lions move into human-dominated areas, they pose a risk to communities by preying on domestic
    livestock and potentially harming or killing people. Communities depend on their livestock for
    survival and often kill lions in retaliation or to prevent conflict.

    Human-wildlife conflict can create resentment towards lions and affect peoples’ tolerance for
    conservation efforts. Supporting communities by sharing resources is an important step to creating a
    healthy coexistence between lions and people.
    Poaching and Illegal Wildlife Trade
    A recent study led by Panthera suggests that the targeted poaching of lions for their skin, teeth, claws,
    and bones accounts for 35% of known human-related lion killings. However, retaliatory killings from
    human-lion conflict is still their main threat.

    With human interaction with lions growing, consumption of urban bushmeat – meat from wild animals –
    is also increasing. The bushmeat trade poses several threats for lions as their prey is poached for the
    commercial sale of meat. Lion population numbers are heavily linked to the density of their prey
    populations. As prey populations decrease, so does the number of lions. In search of food, lions often
    become trapped and killed in snares that were set for bushmeat poaching. If a lion manages to escape
    these traps, they are often left with serious wounds.

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