Poaching Research Paper

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Proliferation of Poaching
Lions have been disappearing, populations have been going down, and not many people are doing anything about it. They are one of the most magnificent animals known to man, and they have fallen to an unspeakable crime that has almost wiped out an entire species of animals. Lions are the second biggest cat in the world. Their scientific name is Pathera Leo. The average lion can weigh up to 265 to 420 pounds and can be as long as 6 1/2 feet long. An easy way to identify a male lion from a female lion is the male has a mane. A mane is a fringe of long hair that encircles around their head. Lions live and hunt in groups called prides. The female lions hunt while the male scare the prey out with their incredible roar.

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