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Cecil: The Legacy of a King

  • 2020
  • 45m
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Cecil in Cecil: The Legacy of a King (2020)
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In the heart of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, beneath towering mahogany and mopani trees, roamed one of Africa's most legendary lions-Cecil. Known for his immense size and regal presence,... Read allIn the heart of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, beneath towering mahogany and mopani trees, roamed one of Africa's most legendary lions-Cecil. Known for his immense size and regal presence, he was a dominant force in the wild long before his tragic fate at the hands of hunters m... Read allIn the heart of Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park, beneath towering mahogany and mopani trees, roamed one of Africa's most legendary lions-Cecil. Known for his immense size and regal presence, he was a dominant force in the wild long before his tragic fate at the hands of hunters made global headlines. While his death sparked international outrage, Cecil: The Legacy of ... Read all

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    • Writers
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      • Helen Young
      • Steven Zorn
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    Best Story of Cecil the Lion Ever!

    This was one of the best lion documentaries I have ever seen. I couldn't have seen any better way to remember and honor Cecil then this documentary. They should make a sequel. About Humba and Netsai "the heirs of Cecil". It would be great to see how Cecil's Pride is still alive and well. And it would also show why we must Ban Trophy and Sport Hunting worldwide. Killing animals for pleasure is cruel, unnecessary, and has no place in a civilised society. Humans have no right to take the life of an animal for recreation. Animals experience suffering and pain when they are hunted for trophies. Killing endangered wildlife for pleasure only helps push them even further towards extinction. Cecil's legacy lives on not just in his offspring, but in the fight to protect other lions from the crosshairs of trophy hunters. Cecil is remembered for the heartbreaking events surrounding his death, but he also lived a vibrant life: He created an unusual alliance with another male lion, led a pride and became a favorite among the many tourists and locals who had the opportunity to watch him in the wild. Now, Humba and Netsai inspire a similar joy among visitors to the national park. With your help, their story can end differently from Cecil's.

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      Cecil (c. 2002 - 2 July 2015) was a lion who lived primarily in the Hwange National Park in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe.

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      • October 23, 2020 (South Africa)
    • Country of origin
      • South Africa
    • Official sites
      • Lion Mountain Media (South Africa)
      • National Geographic (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Cecil: The Real Lion King
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      • Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe(location)
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