Science Dec 21 Watch 5:03 How a new U.S. law protects lions in Africa African lions are getting new protections from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Five months after an American hunter killed an animal named Cecil in Zimbabwe, a new classification will help prohibit imports of lion trophies from Central and West… By PBS News Hour
Nation Dec 21 Obama administration expands wildlife protections for lions The Obama administration is expected to extend Endangered Species Act protections for two breeds of lions, in response to a large decline in their numbers in Africa over the past two decades. By Kevin Freking, Associated Press
World Aug 04 While airlines are banning big-game trophies, shipping companies are not While many North American airliners — including Delta, United, American Airlines and Air Canada — have announced they are banning the shipment of big-game trophies, shipping giant UPS said it would continue the practice. By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins
World Jul 26 American dentist reportedly paid $55,000 to hunt and kill Cecil the lion Cecil was the leading attraction of the national park in Hwange, Zimbabwe, until the 13-year-old lion suffered a grisly death at the hands of hunters earlier this month, according to a report by the Guardian. By Kenzi Abou-Sabe
Oct 27 Watch Protecting the African lion from trophy hunters By PBS News Hour The African lion population is shrinking due to habitat loss, lack of prey and violent contact with humans, including trophy hunting. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing that these animals be listed as a threatened species. Jeffrey Brown… Continue watching