Saving the endangered lions


Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

December 10, 2012

About two years ago, seven lion cubs made their debut at the National Zoo. They were an extraordinary reminder of the unique beauty and almost majestic quality of wild animals. Unfortunately, as was made clear in the Dec. 5 news story "Study says lion population is down to 32,000 in Africa," it's increasingly likely that the best place to see litters of lions will be a zoo.

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

(Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation)

Founder & Editor in Chief

Location: Twin Buttes, North Dakota

Spoken Languages: English

Topic Expertise: Federal trust relationship with American Indians; Indigenous issues ranging from spirituality and environment to education and land rights

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