Monday, April 19, 2010

Lion Murder!

Hello world,
Several lions in southern Kenya have died recently, supposedly poisoned by a pesticide called Furudan. The locals are getting more and more frustrated with the large predators as the recent drought wears on. The lions are eating the livestock, and this infuriates the farmers. The poisoning occured at the Olgulului Group ranch, which runs a compensation program for the locals. The pesticide used, Furudan, is not sold anymore in Kenya, but dealers have profitted off it anyway. Many conservationists are pressing for it to be banned, but the government maintains that it can control the spread of the deadly purple capsules. I think this is awful, and between the drought and the death of many cattle, a riot could ensue. Tensions are certainly high enough.
Here's the link;
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2010/04/100412-lions-poisoned-furadan-kenya/

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