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West African lion population faces extinction, 34 left in Nigeria
4 years ago(FILES) This file photo taken on October 17, 2015 shows a Lion coming from an abusive background in Europe pictured after being released at the Lionsrock Lions Sanctuary, in Bethlehem, South Africa, where he with others will be rehabilitated for more than four years. A lion named Sylvester left for the second time the national park of Karoo, in South Africa, on March 29, 2016, killing at least a cow since its escape, according to officials. / AFP / MUJAHID SAFODIEN
Lion, one of the world’s best known and most charismatic species, which are found in Nigeria, other parts of West and Central Africa, are on the brink of extinction.