It’s World Lion Day 10th August 2015!!

So a happy World Lion Day to all!

First of all a big thank you to all those who have already uploaded work and I look forwards to seeing more uploads though out the next few days!

For anyone not in the know, everyone was invited to upload some lion themed work in the name of promoting lions and world lion day, be it art, literature, music or just spreading the word via journal and comments!

World Lion Day is about spreading awareness for lions and the problems they face all over the world.

In keeping a hold of our top predators we keep hold of the ecosystem beneath them and all creatures within it.
Lions are well known as the king of all beasts and have been used as a symbol on almost every continent in some way or another, in 1000’s of cultures though out history and still today. Yet their struggles are rarely spoken.
What better species to use as an example in preserving all.

Feel like joining in? Read the invite journal here for more info! http://www.furaffinity.net/journal/6880458/

Thank you. =3



What are the issues?
Habitat loss – Preventable by habitat management and expanding reserves.
Food loss – Preventable by protection of other species as well as fighting to stop illegal poaching in reserves.
Lion deaths due to domestic livestock conflicts – Preventable by warning locals on where the lions are and how to deal with them without reaching for a gun if they do bump into each other.
Inbreeding – Preventable by increasing and supporting wild lion numbers.
There are many other issues as well, but in terms of preserving lions in the wild this short list represents the key issues.

External Links
The World Lion Day website http://worldlionday.com
If you’re feeling charitable there’s a nice long list of charities to choose from supporting a wide range of different issues. http://worldlionday.com/associates/

One that strikes an interest with me is here http://lionguardians.org/ who work on the coexistence of lions and humans, turning past killers in to protectors, helping all.

And lastly if no one has heard of Kevin Richardson, well his YouTube channel is well worth a look! https://www.youtube.com/user/LionWh.....pererTV/videos As is his website http://www.lionwhisperer.co.za/


Disclaimer.
I have no direct links or control over any external links posted here. My role is simply spreading awareness as I believe this the best way in which I can help that of witch I am passionate about. I have no control over any other participants or the work they upload.
I hope this proves a fun yet meaningful way of spreading awareness.