I just got back from Africa, where I met with some of the world’s top lion conservationists, and I can tell you from first-hand experience: the extinction threat to these mighty beasts is real.
Just 50 years ago, it is estimated that nearly a half a million lions could be found in Africa. Now lion experts say that as few as 16,000 remain – a staggering decline of more than 95%. [1]
If we don’t take dramatic action right now, Africa’s lions could disappear by the beginning of the next decade.
Take action now. Help stop the import and use of a poison that’s driving lions to extinction by signing our petition to the heads of state in Botswana, Rwanda and Kenya.
Right now, carbofuran – a product that the Environmental Protection Agency says is too toxic to be used in America – is threatening the majestic African lion with extinction.
A quarter teaspoon of carbofuran can kill an individual lion. Less will paralyze this mighty beast for up to a week, leaving a lion or lioness to starve to death or be killed by other predators. A dollar’s worth can kill a whole pride – plus scores of other species that feed on toxic carcass. [2]
Sadly, this awful poison is still sold in stores or used illegally in many African nations to intentionally poison lions and other predators.
Speak out for new lion protections and help stop the import and use of carbofuran in East Africa. Sign our petition right now.
On Wednesday, we’ll deliver our petition for lions to of the heads of state in Botswana, Rwanda and Kenya. We need to collect at least 50,000 new signatures before then. Will you help?
Sign our lion-saving petition now, and then forward this message to a friend.
We have a moral obligation to do everything we can to stop the extinction of the king of the beasts.
I hope you’ll help by taking action today.
Rodger Schlickeisen
President
Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund
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