Fragility of the Fierce

Usually the least populous trophic level

Most prone to extinction

Susceptible to bioaccumulation

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Keystone Effects

Most apex predators promote biodiversity

Dingoes & the red fox in Australia

Dingo picture source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/dingo/

Fox picture source: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/dingo/

Silent Springs & the Bald

Eagle

Use of DDT & bio accumulation

Public awareness

Extirpation of bald eagles in parts of the U.S.

Accidental tampering with environment

Picture source: http://birdnote.org/show/50th-anniversary-silent-spring

George R. R. Martin &

the Wolf

Author of A Song of Ice and Fire series

Uses of pop-culture to promote conservation

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Big Cats

Lions, hunting, and poaching

Continental decline

Proposals and research for maintaining a population

May not be enough

Picture by Kevin PluckSource: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lion_waiting_in_Namibia.jpg

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