Cecil The Lion And 160 Endangered Animals Projected On Empire State Building
Endangered species aren’t always in the forefront of pubic debate, but the topic received significant attention this past weekend in New York. For three hours Saturday night, the Empire State Building’s facade was lit by up to 40 projectors shining striking images of 160 different endangered species. “Projecting Change” was organized by the Discovery Channel to promote its new documentary Racing Extinction, which airs this December.
Amongst the images shown was one of Cecil the Lion, a 13-year-old male Southwest African lion who lived in the Hwange National Park in Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe. He was shot and killed by Walter Palmer, an American dentist and recreational big-game hunter on July 1st, 2015. Cecil was lured out of sanctuary in which he lived, shot with an arrow, tracked for 40 hours, and finally killed with a rifle. The death prompted outrage among animal conservationists.
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Image credits: mariacelestearraras / empirestatebldg
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Whoever though of this idea deserves to be commended. What a wonderful idea to bring a awareness of the plight of endangered animals. Bravo!
Cecil didn't die in vain. Hopefully the movement that his death started has made many more people aware that actions, (i.e. buying ivory products) have big consequences.
Wonderful idea but tragic how people have abused and destroyed wildlife and wild places! Time to stop the savage slaughter now!
They are all amazing!. I couldn't possibly pick one but I wish none of them had to be there. Incedible idea!
Am I the only one bothered by this being a "pubic" debate instead of a "public" debate? Not usually a typo nazi, but that's kind of a big one.
Is anyone else bothered that this is a "pubic" instead of "public" debate? I'm not usually a typo nazi, but that one is pretty bad.
This is amazing! Thank you Discovery Channel for this great way to create awareness and spread the news! I hope these arrogant eFing hunters get punished!
This is called a tipping point. Humans have finally awakened to the awful truth of trophy hunting and other exploits we put upon fellow creatures and we are ready to fight en mass! I for one am hopeful for big changes!
What a great tribute. However, I hope that the conservation cry doesn't crest then fade from over saturation. As a public, we must keep pressure on every industry that supports these murderers.
GREAT IDEA!! Not just to show endangered animals but also a GREAT thing for travelers and locals.
300,000 humans a year aborted and no one bats an eye, kill one stupid lion and everyone loses their mind.
do you really think 300,000 extra (unwanted) humans a year would be a good thing?! We are massively overpopulated already and the rest of the planet is suffering as a result..
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Take your agenda elsewhere. Millions and millions of people work constantly to raise money for children's' cancer but so very much gets suck up by the CEO's and Directors salaries that its pretty discouraging. Chase them, not a light display that is trying to protect creatures that future generations of children won't get to see if something isn't done NOW!
Load More Replies... You think the woman had a right to chose to not have unprotected sex. I guess that would mean personal responsibility and we can't have any more of that.
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Whoever though of this idea deserves to be commended. What a wonderful idea to bring a awareness of the plight of endangered animals. Bravo!
Cecil didn't die in vain. Hopefully the movement that his death started has made many more people aware that actions, (i.e. buying ivory products) have big consequences.
Wonderful idea but tragic how people have abused and destroyed wildlife and wild places! Time to stop the savage slaughter now!
They are all amazing!. I couldn't possibly pick one but I wish none of them had to be there. Incedible idea!
Am I the only one bothered by this being a "pubic" debate instead of a "public" debate? Not usually a typo nazi, but that's kind of a big one.
Is anyone else bothered that this is a "pubic" instead of "public" debate? I'm not usually a typo nazi, but that one is pretty bad.
This is amazing! Thank you Discovery Channel for this great way to create awareness and spread the news! I hope these arrogant eFing hunters get punished!
This is called a tipping point. Humans have finally awakened to the awful truth of trophy hunting and other exploits we put upon fellow creatures and we are ready to fight en mass! I for one am hopeful for big changes!
What a great tribute. However, I hope that the conservation cry doesn't crest then fade from over saturation. As a public, we must keep pressure on every industry that supports these murderers.
GREAT IDEA!! Not just to show endangered animals but also a GREAT thing for travelers and locals.
300,000 humans a year aborted and no one bats an eye, kill one stupid lion and everyone loses their mind.
do you really think 300,000 extra (unwanted) humans a year would be a good thing?! We are massively overpopulated already and the rest of the planet is suffering as a result..
Load More Replies... Take your agenda elsewhere. Millions and millions of people work constantly to raise money for children's' cancer but so very much gets suck up by the CEO's and Directors salaries that its pretty discouraging. Chase them, not a light display that is trying to protect creatures that future generations of children won't get to see if something isn't done NOW!
Load More Replies... You think the woman had a right to chose to not have unprotected sex. I guess that would mean personal responsibility and we can't have any more of that.
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