When I heard about the escaped African lion in Colorado Springs my gut wrenched.

Earlier today, Michael Seraphin, spokesman for the Colorado Division of Wildlife, said photos taken by two residents and tracks found by DOW officers confirm the animal is an African lion and not a cougar.

First hoping the animal doesn’t harm anyone, and then hoping society–from this experience– realizes the ills of captive species and exotics. If the escapee goes on a rampage don’t blame the lion. Yes, I said that. Blame the illegal act of obtaining the lion. A lion released (it’s possible the owners did) or escaped will not find the habitat and food source parallel that of Africa or captivity. And when animals are abruptly trans located the reaction is unpredictable at best and in the case of this top end predator–could be life threatening. full post here at www.outdoornewsguy.com

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