4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 8, 2010

And the proud Maasai warriors have hunted them ruthlessly in return so that now only about 2,000 remain in the country. Now the Maasai elders and chiefs are recognizing that the threat to the lions is also a threat to their way of life, and have forbidden the warriors to hunt them.

Lions 100

Lions Kenya Livestock Cats 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 17, 2020

For a land that can lay claim to an abundance of such wonderful native wildlife, it’s peculiar that the national symbolism of Scotland is so populated by mythological creatures. While it has no official status – at least not yet – many Scots regard the Golden Eagle ( Aquila chrysaetos ) as their national avian mascot.

Eagles 159

Eagles Lions Hunting Lamb 159

10,000 Birds

JUNE 11, 2013

In parts of the Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia, from which I have just returned, Geladas have been protected from persecution for some time. Competition with domestic livestock has restricted some Gelada bands to poorer foraging on steep slopes. A harem male grooms one of his females. Photo by Adam Riley. Photo by Adam Riley.

Ethiopia 160

Ethiopia Primates Mammals Fur 160