THRONE of LIONS
Entranced by the lion’s stare, one senses untold adventures, primal instincts, and the savanna’s majesty
Nothing symbolizes the wild of Africa more than the African Lion. With powerful claws and piercing steely eyes, lions embody a profound sense of prowess. They stand as an enduring symbol of courage, nobility, and unrivaled strength, inspiring awe and reverence through the ages. From the rhythm and grace to the expression of power, their battle scars are a reminder to all that none shall pass.
Thirty thousand years ago, these majestic creatures were immortalized on cave walls, a testament to their awe-inspiring presence that captivated ancient civilizations.
Lions live in tight-knit prides, sharing moments of tenderness and fierce protection. They bask in the warmth of the sun, their roars resonating across the vast wilderness, defining their territory. Each day is a dance between relaxation and the hunt, a balance of raw power and serene moments.
Their existence is a testament to the enduring spirit of the African plains, where survival and family are intertwined in the circle of life.
Roaring Monarchs
As the epitome of a dominant predator, lions wield a top-down influence that ensures the ecosystem’s delicate balance. They maintain population control by targeting the weakest members of herds, spotlighting their vital role as nature’s regulators. The alarming rate at which lions are being killed is disrupting the entire food chain, impacting numerous species.
A harrowing spiral has gripped wild lion populations in just twenty-one years, inflicting a staggering 43 percent decline. These majestic creatures have been obliterated from 26 countries and 94% of their historic range.
The survival of lion populations hangs in the balance, threatened by a multitude of factors. Habitat loss, poaching, human-lion conflicts, the relentless growth of human populations, and the reprehensible practice of trophy hunting all contribute to their perilous situation.
Their fate is bound together in this unforgiving wilderness; their best weapon is one another.
LIONS HAVE VANISHED FROM
26
countries
I AM NOT A TROPHY
BLOOD & BEAUTY
$50,000
TO KILL A LION
The industry that blurs the lines between killing and conservation
Lions teeter on the edge of peril, coveted as mere trophies to adorn walls or floors. Trophy hunting, a controversial “sport,” serves as a means for wealthy hunters to boost their egos by displaying exotic prizes under the guise of conservation. These majestic creatures are slaughtered solely for bragging rights, their heads mounted as macabre decorations or their skins cast aside on the ground.
Within the realm of Safari Club International (SCI), members partake in lion killings to earn prestigious titles such as the ‘Grand Slam’ and ‘Inner Circle’ awards, which commend hunting achievements like using a handgun or taking down animals on every continent. The highest accolade, the “World Hunter of the Year,” demands the ruthless killing of over 300 animals worldwide. Unethical conduct, corruption, and insatiable greed run rampant in this blood-thirsty competition.
Hunting has spiraled out of control, with scant regard for the survival of species. The United States stands as the largest importer of wildlife trophies, importing over 1.26 million such prizes between 2005 and 2014.
While hunting organizations claim to contribute around 3 percent of their revenue to local communities residing in “hunting areas,” the reality is marred by corruption and misappropriation. These funds seldom benefit the intended recipients, instead funneling into the pockets of national governments, corporations, and foreign outfitters, leaving the local communities bereft of meaningful support.
Canned hunting is the darkest stain on the world of trophy hunting.
Here, lions born in captivity are stripped of their wildness from the very beginning—
taken from their mothers just hours after birth,
raised behind fences,
and bred not for freedom, but for slaughter.
There is no chase, no fair pursuit—only cruelty behind walls.
The hunt is staged, the kill guaranteed.
Some are lured with bait. Others are drugged.
All are doomed.
In these enclosures, lions wait—not for a chance at life,
but for a paying customer with a gun.
This is not hunting.
It is betrayal masked as sport.
ROAR FACTS
Females stay together for life
Most social big cat
Roar heard 5 miles away
Mate 20–40 times a day
Females hunt most
Sleep up to 20 hrs/day
Live 10–14 years
Heels don’t touch ground
Run up to 50 mph
Night vision 6× better than humans
Kill shared with entire pride
