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Caring for cats

Many big cats are now endangered
in the wild. Loss of habitat, hunting,

and poaching are the main reasons

for this. Game reserves and zoos play

an important part in educating
Two’s company. . .
people, and in breeding and Most zoos and reserves in the
protecting rare species. world are part of an international
breeding program. This ensures
that the cats that are paired up
Tourist attraction Lions can are compatible, and can breed
Visits to game reserves are be bred in and produce healthy cubs.
beneficial for both the cats
and the tourists. Visitors get captivity very
to see the animals in their successfully.
natural environment, rather
than in cages. The cats have
lots of room to roam around.
Visitors must be careful
not to disturb the cats.

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