Hi guys! I wanted to share a video showing the illegal trade
of big cats in the Arabian Peninsula. Here we see that animals are treated as
status symbols. Owners of these big cats buy cheetahs and lions to show off
their wealth and influence. Also, there is a bit of a cultural blend: hunting
with cheetahs is an old tradition that was passed down for generations. The
young men in this video say that it is important for them to continue this
tradition. This illegal trade of big cats serves as another reminder to us that
humanity continues to create boundaries between them and animals. It is
important not to see animals as a commodity or an object to be used in the
execution of traditions. Big cats have an equal right to live on this earth as
any other animal (including humans). The owners of the big cats claim that they love their pets but, as the dramatic end to this video proves, that is not the case.The Illegal Big Cats of Instagram
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