Cecil the Lion

[@rainduvalbaldemoro4486]

R.I.P Cecil. You will be missed. Oh how I love Lions.

[@rainduvalbaldemoro4486]

***** Sure, but it's never bad to sympathize. I just love lions. Why do you think I have it as my dp? ☻ Peace yo.

[@stephenct77568]

RaniX B same way when I hear about a dog or cat killed. I don't know them but I feel for them and the family that lost them

[@rainduvalbaldemoro4486]

***** you know that's not always the point. I just love how they are. I don't want to live with the lions. I am not the biggest fan of lions. I just love them.

[@rainduvalbaldemoro4486]

XXXxxxSwagetxxxXXX X you're gay as.

[@nickswartz7770]

At least Simba is a fictional character.

[@studybuddytutoring1421]

My uncle has travelled to Africa to shoot magnificent animals... with a camera. The only thing he said he wanted to leave behind were his footprints on the ground... Not blood. This is a good philosophy to have. It's sad that some people still get off from killing defenseless animals. Sure this guy will be ruined financially as a result of his actions but I hope something good comes out of his newfound notoriety such as speaking towards the conservation cause. RIP Cecil.

[@BeautifulDreamerK]

Agree. I love your comment. Also, I was hoping you'd know- apparently the Cubs have to be killed bc theres a new lion taking over. Is there anyway those Cubs could be relocated? I know that's the way the ecosystem works but I was hoping there would be a way they would be saved. My heart can't take any more of this. RIP Cecil 💔

[@TommyAndGracie]

BeautifulDreamerK RIP Cecil. Sad we live in a world where horrible people think it is a sport to kill a magnificent lion. : ( Hoping the cubs can be relocated and the person that did this gets maximum punishment.

[@ericjohnson4877]

BeautifulDreamerK You can't relocate the cubs because if they're not killed when they get big enough they'll kill antelope and gazelles.

[@studybuddytutoring1421]

Tommy, Gracie & Leo luring a defenseless animal to be shot point blank is not a sport... nor is it "hunting". It's cowardly.

[@TheSpiritof1969]

BeautifulDreamerK Probably easier said than done. If there is a lion nearby to take the old fellas place he would probably waste no time in and killing any cubs. The mother would then quickly go into season and be ready to mate. Nature ...... both glorious and awful.

[@TommyAndGracie]

Unfortunately & sadly, many people in this world have no feelings or respect for animals including endangered ones. : ( RIP Cecil the Lion

[@BurningTaco7101]

I very much respect animals, especially intelligent animals. But I see more hatred for Dr Palmer and Americans than necessary. Dr Palmer commuted a crime, but it is extremely disrespectful, cruel, and downright obtuse to suggest he should be put in a pen with lions. To suggest that this is the fault of Americans, hunters in general, or even the wealthy is just as foolish and obtuse as Dr Palmer's actions.

[@dct4lif]

Tommy, Gracie & Leo Evil prevails when good people do nothing. We have to show outrage so these murderous activities dont continue in the world. Lions cant shoot back so we are their only line of defense

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

DanseMacabre Why is it wrong to suggest that he should be put in a den of lions.He did not have to kill the lion because he was starving.He killed it because he viewed it as sport,and travelled from the USA to do so.

[@lamujermaslinda]

Tommy, Gracie & Leo that's because they continue to have this lofty mentality that they are above all other species. and that everything on this planet only belongs to us.

[@jonlanier_]

Tommy, Gracie & Leo Shouldn't you all be up set with Zimbabwe? They are the ones that issued a hunting license for a LION!

[@flawlessfluidity7771]

Four years and it's still painful 😢

[@Angel-hi1fh]

Avenge brother Cecil at all cost, Africa belongs to the lions.

[@patrickrobinson2135]

Makes perfect sense that some overcharging glitter king dentist would have nothing better to do with his miserable life than play at killing beautiful things and nailing them to his wall. There must be a special kind of hell for such hollow beings. Tell me, dentist, does it make you feel good to "take" the spirit of an animal so you could claim... what? What exactly? This is not hunting. It is a form of extermination and entrapment. The law of karma in this universe works exactly. Everything you thought you got "away with" will descend upon you with a vengeance... as it must. Either in this life or the next. Good luck learning your lessons.

[@kevinconnolly3972]

Dude it's a lion.

[@jerryrudd4723]

Kevin Connolly That is the problem with the world, People care more about an animal than a human being!!!

[@jerryrudd4723]

A human life has more value than an animal!!!

[@paulajoyce9372]

Jerry Rudd That may be true, but this killing was for a trophy nothing more nothing less - it wasn't for self defence or anger - just purely for pleasure and gain - that's the difference!

[@toddjones5194]

***** just boycott that dentist

[@daniellanders9825]

"Look at the stars. The great kings of the past look down on us from those stars...So when you feel alone, just remember those kings will always be there to guide you...so will I." Cecil is up there with the Kings of the past.

[@chaviva1000]

Rip Cecil, and rip for your cubs who will now all be killed by another male lion taking over the group, Walter Palmer needs to be brought to justice. Hope no one will go to his dental practice ever again, as he is really a low life to murder endangered animals!

[@jerryrudd4723]

Kirsten P That is the problem with the world, People care more about an animal than a human being!!!

[@1020fd]

Jerry Rudd Where did she say she cared nothing for human beings? She said he was a low life who deserved justice. He broke laws in another country. What's the confusing part?

[@jerryrudd4723]

It just makes me mad that people are mad about it and do not get mad when another person is killed!!!

[@dbauder4355]

Jerry Rudd there are too many people...

[@permavag9757]

Jerry Rudd That might be something to do with the fact that humans have fucked this planet up, beyond belief. That next meteorite needs to hurry up and wipe us all out.

[@juliehertz8768]

TOMORROW IS JULY 2016 AND I STILL CAN NOT BELIEVE A MONSTER BRUTALLY MURDERED THIS BEAUTIFUL MAJESTIC BOY .RIP CECIL, YOU ARE FOREVER LOVED AND MISSED. :-(

[@str_light1871]

It's harambe now

[@williamchiafos3889]

@@str_light1871 you mean in addition..

[@Leighkin]

Hi Paula, CBS News would really like to get in touch with you to talk about Cecil. How can I reach you? Many Thanks! Leigh

[@EndeavourWaszp]

Now because of dentist palmer, our generation or maybe our next generation will not see this magnificent lion

[@sealseba8762]

This is a beautiful animal. So glad you posted it. This man is a literal sociopath. I hope he will be the trophy of consequence.

[@tdevil101]

Cecil is in heaven with Mufasa.

[@SpearoChris]

Or with his father... Scar

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

***** Yet another Mexican prison gang member emerging from a site for gang members.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

***** How did you know ?

[@tristanblackwolf2043]

+tdevil101 A warm sentiment. Thank you.

[@tristanblackwolf2043]

***** No worries; Heaven won't have me, and Hell's afraid I'll take over.

[@conniec94]

My heart is broken. This has solidified my decision to become a vegetarian.

[@corycammisa1764]

Connie Craig We don't eat lion? Your comment makes no sense lol. Maybe you should just stop eating all together & do us all a favor.

[@conniec94]

You don't understand. It's so I feel I can fully condemn the killing of any living thing without feeling like a hypocrite, to practice what I preach. Why do I even need to explain this to you? How stupid can you get? Lol

[@conniec94]

lol^^^^

[@LittleLulubee]

Connie Craig THANK YOU so much for making the compassionate choice. I'm vegan and I fully support you :)

[@MrBmill25]

Why would this make you a vegetarian? They didn't eat the lion. If someone had shot a deer and you would have said that I would underst...... No I wouldn't. Venison is delicious.

[@wolfygamer4275]

R.I.P Cecil the Lion in memories of every animal lovers

[@samimotag]

RIP Cecil you have not been forgotten

[@tobyholland7577]

Hunting for sport is a joke. Hunting for food or defending yourself is differenr, however to kill any animal just for its head alone is a terrible move in the game of life. An animal you kill should go to use in things you need such as food. Not rugs or furniture. Especially if the animal you are hunting is nearing extinction and/or endangerment.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

Toby Holland Well said Toby.

[@tobyholland7577]

***** That is terrible. People need to end this madness.

[@vgman94]

Toby Holland And let's be very clear: Hunting for food just because you want some fresh meat doesn't suffice. If you are in danger of starving, same as any other natural predator, THEN it is fine. If you don't absolutely NEED to kill to survive, then you shouldn't.

[@easytherepilgrim2339]

Toby Holland True. But guys like Palmer don't kill just for the 'trophy'. They kill because it gives them a thrill to inflict pain and death. It makes them feel like big men....even though it's the most cowardly act you can do.

[@ZepG]

vgman94 No you are wrong, hunting for food is built into human DNA, and hunting sustainable animals helps them from overpopulation. Who are you to tell me I have to spend $ on overpriced meat if I can get my own the way nature intended it to be? Please file down your canine teeth and live on lettuce, while the rest of us eat what we are genetically created to eat.

[@demitriceventers4040]

I will never forget Cecil.💔 Everyday and every July 2, on 2015, how this beautiful lion suffered in pain because of this cruel dentist. Lord please forgive me, I hope this dentist and his family, children suffer the same way Cecil did.

[@LittleLulubee]

RIP, Cecil. I love you and all animals on earth. I'm so ashamed that the human race is so greedy, selfish, and violent. All wild animals and their habitats should be protected to the fullest extent possible. There's no rational, justifiable argument for killing these precious creatures. The cold-hearted arrogance of some humans disgusts me.

[@jessiefung3506]

It made me cry, I am so sad to hear he was killed! Please stop the hunting activities! Why those human can make fun in killing those animals and seeing them suffer from pain? PLEASE STOP HUNTING ACTIVITIES! Dear Cecil, I feel sorry to hear you was killed by human. You are the hero of our heart! We miss you! R.I.P.

[@newman447]

Jessie Fung He can't read, he's a dead lion. Lion's can't read anyway, but especially Cecil.

[@SpearoChris]

If you hunt for game. You should do it with only a knife. Then that would be worthy of bragging and you'd have scars. At least your opponent has a fair fighting chance. That being said stop giving this dentist death threats it's childish

[@newman447]

H e r o 木ノ葉の英雄 I'm not the pussy, Cecil is a pussy, a dead pussy. Deal with it fuck stain on a bus stop.

[@ShadowOptimus]

newman447 dude im on ur side idc that he died

[@Edosardo73]

Jessie Fung Made me cry? You are totally brainwashed.

[@connor618]

His soul lives on...We love you Cecil... ):

[@pinkpony3204]

Who else is crying?!? RIP CECIL 😭😭😭😭😭

[@3tealeaf]

Cecil must've been so scared being hunted down... this whole situation is just so so wrong. How can the dentist have a conscience? He must have such pitiful self-confidence to have to kill innocent animals to feel good and happy. My god, so sad.

[@dingoprairie]

3tealeaf But this sadistic "dentist" idiot also broke the law. Since that lion was a protected park animal, that's called poaching and punishable by death.

[@phuckaducker5070]

3tealeaf He was shot with a crossbow and left for several days before the guy decided to decapitate him. He obviously enjoys watching animals suffer needlessly, after all he could have just killed Cecil then and there.

[@jonlanier_]

3tealeaf The baby must've been so scared being hunted down... this whole situation is just so so wrong. How can the Doctor have a conscience? He must have such pitiful self-confidence to have to kill innocent baby, to feel good and happy. My god, so sad.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

3tealeaf The dentist is a brute capitalist.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

Phuckaducker He is a dentist.He loves the power of helpless patients in his chair.

[@dct4lif]

This absolutely makes me sick. Someone will travel almost 10000 miles to go shoot a lion. If that isnt mental illness i dont know what is

[@dct4lif]

+Strayed Wayfarer You do know alot of mass shootings are carried out by mentally ill people right ?

[@dct4lif]

Strayed Wayfarer Point taken

[@woolyrhino805]

Im 17 years old and i love lions. Their just one of my favorite animals. I hope im not immature :(

[@mamacat63]

Well, I'm nearly 60 and lions have always been my favorite animal. If that helps any

[@exquisite6]

R.I.P Cecil 💔

[@felipeespejo2223]

Descansa en paz gran rey cecil 😭😭

[@RRage]

r.i.p both cecil the lion and harambe :(

[@Tigron101]

Please tell me Cecil had offspring.

[@paulajoyce9372]

+Tigron101 Yes he did - I have heard that one of his cubs now has a female who is pregnant - so his legacy lives on!

[@Tigron101]

Thank God

[@iseeyouwereboredenoughtore7688]

The fact that someone would kill such a majestic creature just for a stupid trophy disgusts me.

[@jojo-qn9wv]

Such a beautiful animal! All I can say is the 40 hours of pain this poor creature endured will b nothing to what will happen to the cunt that did this. RIP Cecil xx

[@ThaisMaciel1990]

For God's sake, it won't be late... these cursed hunters deserve the worst the world has to give! 😤😢

[@josephujiadughele6035]

Humans are better than animals. Farewell hunter

[@ja50nicstealth]

Cecil the Lion I love you Cecil

[@TheKatieRosette]

My mom's friend WENT TO WALTER PALMER's dentist place she always thought he was a whacko

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

TheKatieRosette Now you know he is whacko.How is the demonstration going.Looks great on TV.

[@TheKatieRosette]

Patrick Houlihan his street's all blocked off and lots of protestors lol its kind of hectic

[@easytherepilgrim2339]

TheKatieRosette You can tell by his photos that he's a whacko. A coward who gets pleasure from torturing and killing animals.

[@easytherepilgrim2339]

Zimbabwe just announced that they're also looking for a Pennsylvania doctor who poached a lion. Guy by the name of Seski. This guy has pictures and words posted on big-game websites about how he shoots arrows into the animals. He talks about how the arrows damage the organs, break the bones....it's really sick stuff. These guy get-off on sick infliction of pain and injuries. They're psychopaths, no doubt about it.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

***** yes you have a very good mirror and are repeating what you see when you look into it.

[@sergecartwright]

Hi Paula, Serge Cartwright here from the Associated Press. We'd like to talk to you about this video asap. What the best way to reach you?

[@sergecartwright]

Paula French Emailed you! Thanks

[@Henriette2810]

I am so very sorry .... :(

[@Alanadellrey]

So beautiful and majestic! All felines are such majestic creatures!

[@gloriouse4458]

What a beautiful lion 🦁 hope the dentist gets his ass kicked 🌷👍🌺

[@mamacat63]

I wouldn't mind if he had a Columbian necktie given to him

[@shoobdude5581]

Cecil was protecting his boo

[@navaneethakrishnan5000]

R.I.P Cecil,a handsome lion Also juricho a good pal of Cecil's Juricho searched a lot after Cecil's missing and Juricho took care of Cecil's cub. Rip Jericho Rip xanda,son of cecil

[@dja2468]

I'd rather admire ANY species than hurt.

[@Bella-in7fb]

You could not have said it better Patrick. What a hollow shell of a person. Cannot put into words how deeply this whole thing saddens me.

[@sarahbka8022]

R.I.P Cecil the lion :'(

[@billK3817]

killing animal for fun is just sick, hope he spends his life behind bars

[@jenniferlinhvo]

What a majestic & beautiful animal. It really saddens me that Cecil is gone. RIP.

[@cecilthefriendlylion3265]

Did you know that along with my death, my six cubs will also die for other male lions refuse to raise cubs that are not their own. #RIPCECIL

[@sunshine123-r1y]

Omg this is so heartbreaking. I'm crying right now:'''(

[@KellyStClair-vv4im]

Rip, beautiful baby boy. .

[@paola7045]

Put the man who killed Cecil in jail I beg you

[@jhhwild]

The whole thing about this is that if this dentist just happened to kill an unknown lion who wasn't Cecil then nobody would bat an eye. He got unlucky and his guides told him to shoot that particular lion who happened to be famous, now everyone is out for this dentist's blood and hates him with more passion than Hitler himself it seems. Why does it seem that nobody is focusing their anger at the guides? Everyone is focusing their energy on Walter when they should be going against the whole concept of big game sports hunting in general instead of making Walter's life miserable and hating him for doing something tons of other people have done before.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

jhhwild Without junkies there would be no market for heroin.Without the likes of Walter there would be no market for guides.

[@gryphons.5604]

jhhwild but the guides are in custody already. People are upset thinking this dentist can escape justice. The public furor would die down a bit if we extradited him. Also, I don't think people would be cool with any lion walking around in agonizing pain for 40 hours. He went from being safe on a reserve, to lured out and killed in a very cruel way. It's inhumane and ILLEGAL. I think we should ship this guy right over.

[@jhhwild]

Patrick Houlihan And junkies should get treatment in my opinion, not prison sentences. And why focus on Walter alone? I mean it's not like he's the sole person responsible for the existence of the sport. And the sad fact is that if it were any other lion this would not have gone viral and nobody would have cared. People are just jumping on the hate Walter bandwagon in order to feel better about themselves.

[@jhhwild]

Gryphon S. It was the guide's responsibility to make sure he wouldn't end up doing anything illegal. Walter was under the impression that what he was doing was completely legal but the guides fucked up. It was their fault. As for the suffering of the lion that is the nature of the sport, I agree that it's horrible but if Walter gets consequences for the suffering of the lion then so should every other person who has participated in the sport as well. It would be much more productive to focus the hatred on the sport itself rather than on Walter.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

jhhwild Hunting is not a sport.

[@faithersland8234]

He absolutely new that lion was an icon!!!!! That’s why he wanted him on his wall!!!

[@AmieB2005]

Every time I see an animal like Cecil, I think about the Lion King's: Circle of Life. How ethereal that soundtrack was and how well it captured the magic of Africa's nature.

[@grioulaloula8594]

What a beautiful animal. RIP Cecil

[@serenawilson3333]

That dentist needs to be locked up! !!!!

[@LeNinjaKitten]

Be sure to check out the "Strength and Courage Lion" campaign before it ends in the next 7 days! bit.ly/1SNsXb3

[@CatcherOfBass]

Can't believe the dentist killed a rhinoceros too

[@robertvanvleet6496]

we love you cecil you will be truly missed

[@pinkpony3204]

Cecil he is so brave and handsome has hell

[@pinkpony3204]

My one condition is say you'll remember him fighting for his life and he was so awesome Cecil was the best lion ever. He so brave and handsome as hell my one request is say you'll remember him fighting for his life and he was so awesome, Cecil was the best lion in the world RIP CECIL RIP

[@Elsa5Silver]

I can clearly see the collar on this male lion.

[@whatellerhvad]

"The hunter first shot at Cecil with a bow and arrow but failed to kill the lion. "They tracked him down and found him 40 hours later when they shot him with a gun," Rodrigues said". You know: There is already a place in hell for dentists

[@Universal035]

Why are people mad that they killed this lion?

[@ohkaythen93]

The worst things is - this guy is now 'lion' about his whereabouts!

[@christophercasey5368]

Long live the king. King Cecil.

[@elibutton]

Such an impressive and beautiful animal - - so sad that this happened. RIP Cecil and I hope this dentist and hunters are held accountable.

[@Real-Ruby-Red]

Description is wrong, Cecil was killed 100% legal, not condemning or hating what he did just pointing out the fact

[@paulajoyce9372]

Backstab9499 Disagree - he was apparently baited to leave the protection of the park - giving the hunter the opportunity of killing a COLLARED lion - Cecil was well known, he should've known better! Doesn't matter that it was Cecil, it could've been an unknown lion but baiting and luring is wrong!

[@nathanmasters7952]

Lock the Dentist in a cage with Cecil's brother.

[@ObnoxiousAgnostic]

Poor Cecil. RIP. I wish I could go to his funeral and sing "Soft Kitty."

[@smedleybutler8787]

Rip. I love his demeanor. Great lion 👑.

[@janharrison763]

RIP beautiful majestic Cecil. Such a sad ending 😥

[@deayne_]

People curious as to why others are freaking out about a lions death: there are approximately 10,000 lions left in the wild. Back in the 1930s, there were upwards of 300,000. It is estimated that lions will be extinct in 20 years at this rate. Killing them for sport is senseless and stupid, and is ruining Africa's ecosystem.

[@youav.3231]

It's like losing Mufasa all over again. *sighs*

[@flexbox]

I find it funny how this is more newsworthy than people dying of hunger and diseases in third world countries

[@amyjane6257]

flexbox Human beings aren't nearing extinction. I'll give a shit when they are.

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

flexbox Who said it was more newsworthy ?

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

***** It is not if you are 25 % Atrican,25 % white,25 % Chinese and 25 % aborigine.

[@goathead5446]

Flexbox thank you for showing us something real instead on one little lion getting killed

[@shipod]

Adam Kokesh brought me here

[@trangmai1255]

This is the most beautiful lion I have ever seen. So sad...

[@limmy5853]

fuck walter. rip cecil. you'll be missed :(

[@suggiethames9870]

"'The righteous care for the needs of their animals, but the kindest acts of the wicked are cruel' Prov 12:10.

[@IwontSay]

Look at how close you can get, what skill do you need to shoot it down?

[@patrickhoulihan7210]

***** No skill.Just a weapon.They could wheel a fat wealthy American dentist in a wheelchair to kill the lion.

[@newman447]

Run Cecil, Run Cecil, run, run, run......don't let Palmer catch you with his gun.....oh

[@seanarmstrong1156]

in the beginning, Cecil wanted sex, and the lioness is like "NO!"

[@anne123480]

RIP Cecil you were trully the Lion king and will be sadly missed

[@TammyBoy]

R.I.P. Cecil

Oh Palmerrrrrrrrrr...... where are you........?? They're looking for you................ Come out, come out, wherever you are..........

[@ehites]

What is most tragic (aside from the absolute greed and ego driven trophy hunts and countless deatths daily) is that Cecil was rather tame, friendly and approachable. Those local hunters/guides KNEW it. Kind of like inviting a friend to supper to murder him.

[@ravenlanai]

poor lion R.I.P Cecil I loved the lion

[@ThanhNguyen-qh4nw]

R.i.p cecil. I love animal

[@MCRAIDER40]

Where was the part when he got killed???

[@buttacupp545]

So sad... Heartbreaking

[@davoudmoezi1420]

How could anyone hurt this beeautifull animal. rest in peace cecil

[@maryhelenmerzbacher6237]

It's hard to believe Walter J. Palmer, DDS, could not see through his telescopic sites, that Cecil had a collar. It can be seen in this video.

[@HighKhaotic]

R.I.P Cecil.

[@VirgoCatleesi]

RIP, Cecil... :'(

[@Cats2Fat]

RIP :(

[@wrightconnection4320]

Another reason to hate the dentist... there are no words to describe my disgust for people who kill animals just to watch them die.

[@KnightxxArrow]

_"What lion?"_ - Prisca Mupfumira, Acting Information Minister _"Why are the Americans more concerned than us? We never hear them speak out when villagers are killed by lions and elephants in Hwange."_ - Joseph Mabuwa _"Are you saying that all this noise is about a dead lion? Lions are killed all the time in this country. What is so special about this one?"_ - Tryphina Kaseke, Harare, Zimbabwe

[@randomgaming1482]

Wait.. what? They literally just stand there and take pics and the lions leave them alone?

[@KLARachelle]

RIP Beautiful boy. :(

[@jesoby]

The lion was radio collared and illegally lured out of the park, only wounded with the bow and killed 40hrs later. Some folk here seem to think this is defensible well he will have his day in court.

[@Mandrew]

Who else is here because of fine bros

[@alexis5698]

I hope that dentist is never my dentist :/

[@Shadowlynne4]

Cecil, you're an angel with God!! Those poachers should be facing murder charges as if they killed a person. I'm praying for the cubs in your pride.

[@agmarshmallows]

RIP Cecil. :(