Lions 'facing extinction in West Africa'

Jimbuna · 01-14-14, 06:49 AM

Only man, the biggest predator on the planet could allow this to happen

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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.

West African lions are genetically distinct from others in Africa.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25722058

TarJak · 01-14-14, 07:42 AM

At first I thought you were talking about a failed rugby tour. The real story is quite sad though. It's not just lions though. Wolves also appear to be on a downward slide: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-1...rvival/5193736

Jimbuna · 01-14-14, 08:05 AM

^ Got me to thinking what else is endangered...

https://worldwildlife.org/species/di...inction_status

WOW!!

Armistead · 01-14-14, 09:10 AM

Very sad, but saw a documentary on TV the other day about all the farming and tree cutting they're doing as nations grow endangering animals.

01-14-14, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

^ Got me to thinking what else is endangered...

https://worldwildlife.org/species/di...inction_status

WOW!!

Look on the bright side, the more endangered they are the more valuable they become.
Take the 2nd animal on that list.
The Dallas Safari Club just auctioned a permit to shoot a Black Rhino, not many targets come with a $350,000 price tag.

Sailor Steve · 01-14-14, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

WOW!!

That is depressing. I'm glad that there are some people devoted to trying to stop it, though I'm worried it might not be enough.

Dread Knot · 01-14-14, 11:27 AM

Then to top it off, you've got the disappearing honey bee. Since 2006 an estimated 10 million beehives worth about $200 each have been lost, costing beekeepers some $2 billion. There are now 2.5 million honeybee colonies in the U.S., down from 6 million 60 years ago. And if it continues, the consequences for the agricultural economy and even for our ability to feed ourselves could be dire.

However, I'm confident Jeff Bezos is working on a drone to take their place.

Catfish · 01-14-14, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Dread Knot

Then to top it off, you've got the disappearing honey bee. Since 2006 an estimated 10 million beehives worth about $200 each have been lost, costing beekeepers some $2 billion. There are now 2.5 million honeybee colonies in the U.S., down from 6 million 60 years ago. And if it continues, the consequences for the agricultural economy and even for our ability to feed ourselves could be dire. ...

You can thank Monsanto and similar companies, for that.
But hey, they just bought Beeolgics, so they try to make even more money for trying to save now, what they destroyed before..
A win-win situation. How i love to see capitalism at work

01-14-14, 08:05 AM	#3
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,539 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	^ Got me to thinking what else is endangered... https://worldwildlife.org/species/di...inction_status WOW!! __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

01-14-14, 09:10 AM	#4
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Very sad, but saw a documentary on TV the other day about all the farming and tree cutting they're doing as nations grow endangering animals. __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

01-14-14, 07:42 AM	#2
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	At first I thought you were talking about a failed rugby tour. The real story is quite sad though. It's not just lions though. Wolves also appear to be on a downward slide: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-01-1...rvival/5193736

01-14-14, 11:27 AM	#7
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Then to top it off, you've got the disappearing honey bee. Since 2006 an estimated 10 million beehives worth about $200 each have been lost, costing beekeepers some $2 billion. There are now 2.5 million honeybee colonies in the U.S., down from 6 million 60 years ago. And if it continues, the consequences for the agricultural economy and even for our ability to feed ourselves could be dire. However, I'm confident Jeff Bezos is working on a drone to take their place.