In 2013, Time Magazine reports that 49 lions were killed due to illegal poaching.
But stop and think.
In 2014, 100,000 elephants were slaughtered by poachers, and 1,000 rangers were murdered in attempt to protect the elephants, according to National Geographic.
Although Cecil was a majestic creature butchered in an unsavory and vulgar fashion, the slaughter of elephants (and humans) and the subsequent criminal activity surrounding blood ivory that fuels crime and terrorism... is certainly no less appalling.
But stop and think.
In 2014, 100,000 elephants were slaughtered by poachers, and 1,000 rangers were murdered in attempt to protect the elephants, according to National Geographic.
Although Cecil was a majestic creature butchered in an unsavory and vulgar fashion, the slaughter of elephants (and humans) and the subsequent criminal activity surrounding blood ivory that fuels crime and terrorism... is certainly no less appalling.
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