Lion Killed in Snare (IMAGE)

Panthera

Lion Killed in Snare

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A young lion killed in a snare - Savé Valley Conservancy (SVC), Zimbabwe. This was one of 10 lions reintroduced into SVC. Several pride members were killed in a snare line. While the lion population subsequently recovered, these incidents can severely affect small populations.

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Pete Wood/AWCF

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