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A lion is seen passing in front of a zebra in Kenyas national park Masai Mara in this March 2004 file photo. Even the King of the Jungle needs a hand staying alive on his own turf. That is what the government of Kenya thinks as far as the majestic African lion, a symbol of the continent and one of its most feared predators, is concerned. The Kenya Wildlife Service is pushing the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), to give the African lion, panthera leo, its most protected status. Current conservative estimates place the African lion population at 23, 000, Kenya wrote in its proposal. Picture taken on March 2004. FEATURE-MATCHER REUTERS/Radu Sigheti NO RIGHTS CLEARANCES OR PERMISSIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS IMAGE RSS/THI - RP5DRHYCORa
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In this photo print, taken in March 2004 by Radu Sigheti for Reuters Images, a lion is captured passing gracefully in front of a zebra within Kenya's renowned national park, Masai Mara. The image beautifully portrays the delicate balance between predator and prey in the African wilderness. However, even the mighty King of the Jungle requires assistance to survive on its own turf. Recognizing the significance of the majestic African lion as both a symbol of the continent and one of its most feared predators, the government of Kenya has urged for stronger protection measures through their proposal to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES). According to conservative estimates provided by Kenya Wildlife Service, there are currently only 23,000 African lions left. This alarming figure highlights an urgent need for action to safeguard these iconic creatures from further decline. The proposal seeks to elevate panthera leo -the scientific name for African lions- to its highest protected status under CITES regulations. By doing so, it aims to ensure stricter controls on international trade and discourage illegal activities that threaten their survival. As we admire this remarkable photograph frozen in time from over a decade ago, let us reflect upon our responsibility towards preserving not just individual species but also entire ecosystems. Only through collective efforts can we secure a future where magnificent scenes like this continue enchanting generations yet unborn.
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