Born to be killed?

Yesterday, our bears used computer and saw a news about the dentist, Walter Palmer, who killed Cecil, a well known lion in Zimbabwe, and returns to work at 8 Sep.

Bears do not know about Cecil, but we were sad to hear Cecil was killed because of the hunting activity.
* Trophy hunting:

We find some statistics: In 2015 the IUCN stated that “The Lion population is inferred to have undergone a reduction of approximately 42% over the past 21 years (approximately three Lion generations, 1993-2014)” and estimated that fewer than 20,000 lions remain.

According to another surveys: "Surveys of lions in protected areas in Zimbabwe yield disturbing results: what is driving the population collapse?", researchers conclude that the population collapse was most likely driven by anthropogenic influences which includes 1)unsustainably high trophy hunting quotas, 2)illegal killing of lions (including shooting, poisoning and snaring) both in and outside these areas, 3)and high levels of lethal problem animal control.

In Africa, trophy hunting is a common practice which generates considerable revenue.  Pro-hunting groups claim that the true revenue should be substantially higher through the associated industries because of the multiplier effect.  Jeff Flocken, the International Fund for Animal Welfare, has another view.  He states that there is no proof of trophy hunting brings huge amount of revenue to local people.  International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation, a pro-hunting organization, have reported that only 3% of revenue from trophy hunting ever makes it to the communities affected by hunting.  The rest goes to national governments or foreign-based outfitters.  Revenue from hunting pales in comparison to the huge amount from wildlife tourism.

Nowadays, society pursues sustainable development.  Human, the most intelligent species in the world, should try hard to maintain species diversity and coexistence.  All lives are valuable and should be respected no matter what species they are, our bears team do not think happiness and excitement should at the cost of other lives.

Cecil, RIP.

p.s. Our bears team eat only snacks and fruits, our favourite is Chocopie!!!

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