Zoos in der EU

Facts: Mountain lions are threatened by habitat loss and fragmentation, and poaching of their wild prey base. They are persecuted across their range by retaliatory hunting due to livestock depredation, and due to fear that they pose a threat to human life. Pumas are legally hunted in many western US states, although hunting was banned by popular referendum in California in 1990. Road kills are the principal cause of mortality in the endangered Florida panther subpopulation, and heavily travelled roads are a major barrier to puma movements and dispersal.


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Nature is magical - We all have the power of light - the "White Lion" - within us. The very first step is to overcome our fears. Thereafter; our hearts will lead the way (Linda Tucker).


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I wish you a nice scary All Hallows' Eve ;o)!


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Don't talk to me. I'm tired and grumpy and I'll probably make fun of you.


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Respect the elders, teach the young, cooperate with the family, play when you can, work when you should, rest in between. Share your affection, voice your feelings, leave your mark (Meerkat Manor).


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No thought, no mind, no choice — just being silent, rooted in yourself (Osho)!


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If there are those you love, whoever or wherever you are, hold them. Find them and hold them as tightly as you can.


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The World Cup 2014 has every day surprises. Even Brazil's golden marmoset are amazed ;o)!


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In aller Kreatur, nämlich in den Reptilien, Vögeln, Fischen, in den Pflanzen und Fruchtbäumen liegen gewisse geheime Mysterien verborgen, die weder der Mensch noch irgendeine andere Kreatur weiß noch fühlt (Hildegard von Bingen)!


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All colors together color the dull routine of everyday life - Alle Farben zusammen färben den schönsten Alltag grau (Georg Skrypzak :o).


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