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| Jericho top,Cecil below |
Cecil the lion's brother Jericho has been killed by poachers in
Zimbabwe today.Thelion named Jericho was looking after Cecil's cubs
.This comes just days after the death of Cecil by US dentist Walter
Palmer.
Johnny Rodrigues, Chairman for Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force, said:
"It is with great sadness and regret that we report that Jericho was
shot dead at 4pm this afternoon. We have no further details but will
advise as soon as we know more.'We are absolutely heartbroken. We have
no further details but will advise as soon as we know more.'
US dentist Walter Palmer has now gone into hiding following protests outside his office. Zimbabwe
has called for Palmer to be extradited from the United States after
accusing him of killing the much-loved animal illegally.
Cecil and Jericho grew up together in the same pride, which boasts
around six lionesses and their cubs, in the Hwange National Park in
Zimbabwe.
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| Cecil right,Jericho left on the floor |
