Animal in danger 濒临灭绝的动物概要1.ppt

Characteristics Asiatic lions are slightly smaller than African lions. Adult males weigh 160 to 190 kg (350 to 420 lb), while females weigh 110 to 120 kg (240 to 260 lb).(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)体重120~790千克() Distribution The Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Western Gujarat is the only habitat for the Asiatic lion . Why they are in danger? 1.From unpredictable events, such as an epidemic or large forest fire. 2.Be killed by hunter for skin and meat. Fell into wells. 3.Farmers use crude and illegal electrical fences by powering them with high voltage overhead power lines for protecting crops. The population recovered from the brink of extinction to 411 individuals in 2010. How to protect them? Establish natural protection zone. Suggestions for walls around the wells, as well as the use of drilled tube wells . Develope everyones awareness of protecting them. THANKS The Asiatic lion also known as the Indian lion.It is listed as Endangered by IUCN due its small population size. Breif illustrtion