Comments on: Introduction http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/ The premier natural history series Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:28:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Mikey http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-15305 Mikey Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:15:19 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-15305 I think that we should clone the lion I know it will be costly but it's for the good of the lions. I think that we should clone the lion I know it will be costly but it’s for the good of the lions.

]]> By: Brendan http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-14988 Brendan Mon, 26 Oct 2009 19:13:25 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-14988 I cnt beleve this is happeneng I cnt beleve this is happeneng

]]> By: Isaiah http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-14627 Isaiah Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:47:18 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-14627 That stinks that the big cats are dying like crazy the hunters should have to pay a fine or go to jail. That stinks that the big cats are dying like crazy the hunters should have to pay a fine or go to jail.

]]> By: Nick http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-14594 Nick Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:49:13 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-14594 Hey I had to read this from my school so I waite dto post this at my house and we realy need to help these poor creatures. The Africans are to blame because they care SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH ABOUT THERE LIVESTOCK THEY THINK THAT ALL THEY CAN EAT IS MEAT BUT THERE ARE RICH VEGETARIANS BECAUSE IT TAKES 10 POUNDS OF GRAIN TO MAKE 1 POUND OF MEAT. Thank you for reading this. :) Hey I had to read this from my school so I waite dto post this at my house and we realy need to help these poor creatures. The Africans are to blame because they care SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH ABOUT THERE LIVESTOCK THEY THINK THAT ALL THEY CAN EAT IS MEAT BUT THERE ARE RICH VEGETARIANS BECAUSE IT TAKES 10 POUNDS OF GRAIN TO MAKE 1 POUND OF MEAT. Thank you for reading this. :)

]]> By: Noah Gelinas http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-14426 Noah Gelinas Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:32:21 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-14426 Its sad how people will kill lions to protect a cow. I think that would be illegal. I would go to Africa to try to stop this but I'm going to be in Americore. Its sad how people will kill lions to protect a cow. I think that would be illegal. I would go to Africa to try to stop this but I’m going to be in Americore.

]]> By: Miori Riess http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-12675 Miori Riess Tue, 18 Aug 2009 19:57:13 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-12675 We, humans, are responsible for destroying the wildlife habitat of lions and other species which are very vernalable to climate change. Without our interventions, they won't survive. We, humans, are responsible for destroying the wildlife habitat of lions and other species which
are very vernalable to climate change.
Without our interventions, they won’t survive.

]]> By: Jessica http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-12386 Jessica Thu, 30 Jul 2009 18:07:30 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-12386 Well said Ali! It is unbelievable that people have become drenched in greed, pride and inhumane behavior. So many animals have died at the hands of man for senseless reasons. Kudos to the makers of this episode and every episode that Nature has produced. Their intense research and agressive reporting has helped to bring awareness to my home weekly. Because of you all, I feel more informed, educated and aware. I want to do more to help preserve the plants, animals, environment, people, all of Gods creation! Thank you! Well said Ali! It is unbelievable that people have become drenched in greed, pride and inhumane behavior. So many animals have died at the hands of man for senseless reasons.
Kudos to the makers of this episode and every episode that Nature has produced. Their intense research and agressive reporting has helped to bring awareness to my home weekly. Because of you all, I feel more informed, educated and aware. I want to do more to help preserve the plants, animals, environment, people, all of Gods creation! Thank you!

]]> By: John http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-11994 John Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:23:27 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-11994 Game butchery is as objectionable as any other form of wanton cruelty or barbarity ; but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of hart,Theodore Roosevelt Game butchery is as objectionable as any other form of wanton cruelty or barbarity ; but to protest against all hunting of game is a sign of softness of head, not soundness of hart,Theodore Roosevelt

]]> By: Sam http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-11953 Sam Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:16:43 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-11953 I am an animal lover and so when I hear that these things are happening to animals that I love, it is something that is just sick and cruel. I am 17. I want to become a zookeeper/zoologist and work side by side with conservationists to make sure that all wildlife is cared for and protected. I am a cat lover. So when I see lions and other exotic cats being gunned down and killed just for the sake of killing, I am not the kind of person to just ingore the facts right in front of me. All the people who have commented on this program, thank you! You have all taken a stand to what you think is right and have gave your opinions. It may not seem like much, but your voice was heard. And to me, it shows that people do care. I am agreeing with many people, that something needs to be done to insure that the lion population continues to grow and flourish. Because if we don't they will in turn become extinct. I know for me personally, it is hard for me to donate money because of financial issues, but I have put my voice out. I am a member of many conservation societies and I recieve newsletters through my email to keep me up to date on issues that are happening with wildlife. I am a member of the Defenders of Wildlife. I wrote to the United States Congress to help endangered wildlife. It did not seem like much, but I knew that my voice became heard, and that is a big deal especially to conservationists. It shows that there is people out there who care. All animals have a purpose on this earth. I agree that we as people have a big responsibility on our hands. And that time is running out. I want to thank PBS for allowing people to have their voice heard. I also want to thank conservation societies for the efforts that they make every day to make sure that wildlife is protected. I am an animal lover and so when I hear that these things are happening to animals that I love, it is something that is just sick and cruel.

I am 17. I want to become a zookeeper/zoologist and work side by side with conservationists to make sure that all wildlife is cared for and protected. I am a cat lover. So when I see lions and other exotic cats being gunned down and killed just for the sake of killing, I am not the kind of person to just ingore the facts right in front of me. All the people who have commented on this program, thank you! You have all taken a stand to what you think is right and have gave your opinions. It may not seem like much, but your voice was heard. And to me, it shows that people do care.

I am agreeing with many people, that something needs to be done to insure that the lion population continues to grow and flourish. Because if we don’t they will in turn become extinct.

I know for me personally, it is hard for me to donate money because of financial issues, but I have put my voice out. I am a member of many conservation societies and I recieve newsletters through my email to keep me up to date on issues that are happening with wildlife. I am a member of the Defenders of Wildlife. I wrote to the United States Congress to help endangered wildlife. It did not seem like much, but I knew that my voice became heard, and that is a big deal especially to conservationists. It shows that there is people out there who care.

All animals have a purpose on this earth. I agree that we as people have a big responsibility on our hands. And that time is running out.

I want to thank PBS for allowing people to have their voice heard. I also want to thank conservation societies for the efforts that they make every day to make sure that wildlife is protected.

]]> By: Lewis Witt http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/episodes/the-vanishing-lions/introduction/545/comment-page-1/#comment-11929 Lewis Witt Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:36:34 +0000 http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/2008/06/19/introduction-2/#comment-11929 The Lion, a magnificent creature, and other wild animals are paying the price for human development and economic growth. History has proven time and again human expansion and wild animals cannot coexist in harmony. The American Buffalo is a prime example of this tragic human behavior. Hunters, today hunt, for the sheer pleasure of killing and are willing to pay huge sums of money to do so. Once upon a time hunting was necessary for survival, not any more. Hunting is not the solution nor is tourism, as both bring unique stress to the wild life and certainly will not generate sufficient revenue. The evil side of both comes down to how much hunting or what level of funding will satisfy all parties involved. There will never be a satisfactory balance between the two and the wild life will always be the looser. Let us focus on the possible and stop finger pointing as it is counterproductive and in the end solves nothing. I feel the program presented a balanced picture and I was encouraged that at least some of the Masai and at least one rancher was willing to strike a balance with nature. We must share research and strive to identify solutions to protect domestic livestock and the Africans way of life. Further, perhaps an internationally funded program is necessary to help implement proven solutions. We have a responsibility to develop the means to strike a balance and identify a plan to protect Lions in the wild. Such a plan must have universal acceptance and government enforcement to insurer success. How do we do this and who will lead? Time is running out! Thank you PBS and keep up the excellent work you are doing to raise our awareness of these issues. The Lion, a magnificent creature, and other wild animals are paying the price for human development and economic growth. History has proven time and again human expansion and wild animals cannot coexist in harmony. The American Buffalo is a prime example of this tragic human behavior. Hunters, today hunt, for the sheer pleasure of killing and are willing to pay huge sums of money to do so. Once upon a time hunting was necessary for survival, not any more. Hunting is not the solution nor is tourism, as both bring unique stress to the wild life and certainly will not generate sufficient revenue. The evil side of both comes down to how much hunting or what level of funding will satisfy all parties involved. There will never be a satisfactory balance between the two and the wild life will always be the looser. Let us focus on the possible and stop finger pointing as it is counterproductive and in the end solves nothing.

I feel the program presented a balanced picture and I was encouraged that at least some of the Masai and at least one rancher was willing to strike a balance with nature. We must share research and strive to identify solutions to protect domestic livestock and the Africans way of life. Further, perhaps an internationally funded program is necessary to help implement proven solutions.

We have a responsibility to develop the means to strike a balance and identify a plan to protect Lions in the wild. Such a plan must have universal acceptance and government enforcement to insurer success. How do we do this and who will lead? Time is running out!

Thank you PBS and keep up the excellent work you are doing to raise our awareness of these issues.

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