Big Cats Initiative

Posted by NG Kids in News Bites on October 16, 2009
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Photograph by Beverly Joubert

Africa’s lion population is quickly getting smaller and smaller, and action must be taken immediately to save these majestic animals.To raise awareness, the National Geographic Society launched the Big Cats Initiative this month. This project will support programs and education that will help the big cats of the world, with a special focus on lions.

Dereck and Beverly Joubert are one of the big forces behind the project. They are National Geographic Explorers-in Residence who have spent over 25 years studying and working to conserve Africa’s animals, especially the big cats. They want people to understand that when it comes to saving the big cats like lions and leopards, the time to act is now. “”We no longer have the luxury of time when it comes to big cats,” Dereck says.

Learn more about the Big Cats Initiative on National Geographic.

Get the facts on lions on National Geographic Kids.

Play Crittercam: African Adventure on National Geographic Kids.

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Comments

  1. Tomboy4563
    October 16, 2009, 7:59 pm

    That is very sad :( I hope things get better soon!!!!

  2. emshemie3
    October 18, 2009, 2:57 pm

    Lions are awesome, but I have to admit tigers are my favorite wild cat.

  3. Da' Poagester
    October 19, 2009, 10:10 pm

    Wow! Dereck and Beverly must be smart, extremely dedicated AND brave to live among the Big Cats for 25 years! I LOVE the fact that you want to help the Big Cat population. You both Rock!

  4. thecampbell5
    February 16, 2010, 8:57 pm

    I think that they are beautiful cats.

  5. bluestar1010
    May 13, 2010, 8:28 pm

    cat are soooo cool !!!

  6. AesStudentT
    September 30, 2011, 9:41 am

    I Love You guys are trying to save big cats , They are cool my uncle that live in the united kingdom Traveled to africa and bought a lion . It was cool . So thanks for tryin to help

    Love ,
    AES STUDENT <3
    P.s keep trying ! :)

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