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Christian the lion

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVNTdWbVBgc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVNTdWbVBgc4Problems facing Big Cat rescue

Habitat destructionHabitat destruction

Thousands of milesConstruction groups Habitat destructionLions rapidly dying offSyria-Israel-Pakistan-northwest IndiaPoachers SkinExtinction- Lions

Extinction- Lions Extinction- Lions

40% decrease in populationIncrease in poachingFur & Body parts1940s believed to be 30 leftExtinction- Siberian Tigers

Extinction- Siberian TigersExtinction- Siberian Tigers

Some cases of Big Cat AbuseSome cases of Big Cat Abuse

Ken AlvarezKersey, Colorado28 misdemeanor counts17,224 cases a year Some cases of Big Cat Abuse5-10 years in jailPaid 3,000 dollarsPetabuse.comIllegalPeople dont look after themGrow up people abandon them Illegal owning of Big Cats

Funds

Net Assets$3,983,626Expenses

Total Functional Expenses$1,103,937Revenue

Total Revenue$1,706,525