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[Noel7]

@KingstonsMom

THANK YOU so much for this wonderful update!

I still have my little Cecil lion by the computer.

[LilacTree]

@IG@KingstonsMom

This story always makes me cry, whether it's sad or happy.  I am so happy for these cubs and hope they will be protected throughout their lives. 

Thanks for posting that glorious photo.

[chickenbutt]

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Noel7 wrote:

@IG

THANK YOU so much for this wonderful update!

I still have my little Cecil lion by the computer.

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Thanks to you, Noel, I have my little Cecil who keeps me company every day!    

Anyway, I hope there are no more 'tours' of these protected areas with people taking money to allow these neanderthals to kill more precious animals.

[Noel7]

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@chickenbutt wrote:

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@Noel7 wrote:

@KingstonsMom

THANK YOU so much for this wonderful update!

I still have my little Cecil lion by the computer.

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Thanks to you, Noel, I have my little Cecil who keeps me company every day!    

Anyway, I hope there are no more 'tours' of these protected areas with people taking money to allow these neanderthals to kill more precious animals.

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Good morning, @chickenbutt   I'm so glad his cubs survived. 

YAY! for those single moms protecting them!

[Say Nay]

Thanks for posting this!

I'm fortunate to see this tribute to Cecil because my stylist is just up the street. I'm reminded of how majestic nature's creatures are and how cruel humans can be. 

[chickenbutt]

Tam - Aww, how wonderful!     And yes, cruel indeed.  

I stole that pic to put with my other 'Cecil' pics.  Thanks!

[butterfly123]

Thanks for sharing the photos. Great news that the lions survived.

I still miss Cecil!

[Say Nay]

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@biancardi wrote:

thank you for the update!  I was worried that his cubs might not survive, as when a new male takes over a pride, the previous offspring are killed.

I am really happy to see those beautiful lions and that a part of Cecil lives on. 

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Excuse the momentary OT but I wanted to say it's good to see you back @biancardi

[Pandalady]

@KingstonsMom  Thank you for sharing the update.  Those cubs are beautiful!  @Noel7  I have my little Cecil where I can see him, too!  @Say Nay  Wow, what a tribute! Thank you for sharing!  @butterfly123  I miss Cecil, too!

[Venezia]

@KingstonsMom - Thank you so much for this update and the wonderful photo.  Just last night I was thinking about this and wondering whether the cubs survived.  There was so much about it in the news at the time, then (as these things do), it simply seemed to fall off the radar.

I still have the "20/20" documentary about Walter Palmer recorded and I haven't been able to bring myself to watch it because I know the rage I'll feel all over again towards him and others like him, who slaughter these magnificent animals for "pleasure".  (How sick and twisted is that?)

It's uplifting to see those beautiful cubs growing to maturity.  Thank goodness the mothers' instincts kicked in and kept them safe.

(ETA:  BTW, I think Mr. Palmer should pay a return visit to these offspring of Cecil.  I think he should be dropped off in the middle of them, with no weapon of any kind and no means of escape.  JMO of what's "fair".)