Species
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Lion
Powerful, Majestic, Noble … Vulnerable
Hunted & poached for its bones … and losing habitat
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Elephant
Intelligent, Self-Aware, Compassionate … Vulnerable & poached for its tusks
“The animal that surpasses all others in wit and mind” – Aristotle
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Rhinoceros
Solitary, Peaceful, Surprisingly Agile … Critically Endangered
Hunted & poached for its horn … and losing habitat
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Cheetah
Graceful, Elegant, Explosive … Africa’s Most Endangered Cat
Struggling to overcome human conflict, loss of habitat and lack of genetic variation
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Leopard
Secretive, Elusive, Stealthy … Poached for its skin
Poisoned, poached, hunted and trapped
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African Wild Dog
Efficient, Sociable, Cunning … Endangered
Persecuted, Sensitive to disease … and losing habitat
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Spotted Hyena
Bold, Noisy, Gregarious … Persecuted by humans
Unique biology, valuable contributors to their ecosystems … but suffering from myth, fear & hatred