Canon Photographyさんのインスタグラム写真 - (Canon PhotographyInstagram)「@jorelcuomowildlife // Lions Lions once numbered over 200,000 individuals around the year 1900. Sadly, recent estimates suggest a current population of fewer than 20,000: Less than 10% of the global population 100 years ago. Massive habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict--which includes retaliatory killing when lions kill livestock--are some of the biggest causes of this decline. It's hard to wrap your head around this drastic population decrease. Lions are beloved around the world, often seen as symbols of strength and royalty. Their charisma and strong family values speak to our own. The females are unflinching and fierce predators, stopping at nothing to feed their families: yet when it comes to their cubs, they are incredibly gentle, leading to tender moments that could make even the most hard-faced individuals smile. The older males, with their huge manes, walk around like kings and protect the territory of their pride. If we don't change our habits, lions will disappear entirely – quite possibly within my own lifetime. I hope that this small collection of images helps connect you with some of the wild lions I've seen.」6月13日 1時56分