Cecil the lion was killed on July 1 2015 by an American dentist named Walter Palmer. Cecil was a popular attraction at Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe where he was known for being especially friendly to humans.
Palmer lured Cecil out of the national park with food and then shot him with a crossbow. He then tracked Cecil for 40 hours before finally shooting him dead with a rifle. The whole incident was caught on camera by a group of Oxford University researchers who were studying the lion.
Palmer has said that he did not know that Cecil was a protected lion and that he regrets killing him. He has since been charged with illegally hunting an animal.
The death of Cecil the lion sparked international outrage with many people calling for Palmer to be punished. Zimbabwe has asked for extradition of Palmer but the United States has not yet agreed to this.
when was cecil the lion killed?
July 6 2015
who killed cecil the lion?
Walter Palmer
why was cecil the lion killed?
Cecil was killed for sport.
where was cecil the lion killed?
Cecil was killed in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe.
how was cecil the lion killed?
Cecil was killed with a bow and arrow.
how old was cecil the lion when he was killed?
Cecil was 13 years old when he was killed.
was cecil the lion’s death legal?
No Cecil’s death was not legal.
how many lions are left in the world?
There are an estimated 20000 to 30000 lions left in the wild.
how many lions are killed each year?
It is estimated that between 600 and 1000 lions are killed each year by trophy hunters.
what percent of the world’s lion population has been killed in the last 50 years?
It is estimated that up to 90% of the world’s lion population has been killed in the last 50 years.
how much does a lion trophy cost?
A lion trophy can cost anywhere from $5000 to $50000.
where do most lion trophies come from?
Most lion trophies come from Africa.
how many lions are kept in captivity?
It is estimated that there are between 5000 and 8000 lions kept in captivity in the United States.
what is the life expectancy of a captive lion?
The life expectancy of a captive lion is typically shorter than that of a wild lion.
what are the consequences of the illegal killing of a lion?
The consequences of the illegal killing of a lion can include a fine and up to five years in jail.
