The last known photograph of Cecil (lying down), with Jericho. The image was taken a month ago by Brent Stapelkamp
The news today is just hard to believe ... The brother of Cecil is now also dead: "Cecil's brother Jericho has been shot dead in Zimbabwe by illegal hunters, officials said Saturday. Jericho has been killed at 4pm today," the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force said in a statement. "We are absolutely heartbroken."
BTW: Prides of lions are dominated by several adult males which are often related. These males collectively defend a territory. If other males oust them, they often kill the cubs. So, Cecile's death made the cubs vulnerable and Jericho has been said to defend them. Now there is little hope left.
JERICHO DEAD, TOO
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