African lions under same threats as extinct sabre-toothed tigers faced. Worryingly the researchers believe that if this prey loss trend continues this poses 'a high risk of extinction' to these two big cat species in particular. Ref. Source 2t
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Lion (Hover)
I hope we can reverse this trend. These are beautiful majestic creatures. When they hunt it is a thing of grace and beauty, if violent beauty. There is enough land on this planet to share with the great cats. We should take pains to ensure their prey remains in sufficient quantity and varieties that they continue as a species. As good stewards of this planet, we owe it to them and to our children too.