Looking for the Dentist is a painting by Jai Johnson which was uploaded on July 28th, 2015.
Looking for the Dentist
After the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe in early July 2015, it is no doubt lions around the world are looking to meet up with the... more
by Jai Johnson
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Looking for the Dentist
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Jai Johnson
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After the illegal killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe in early July 2015, it is no doubt lions around the world are looking to meet up with the Minnesota dentist who paid over $50,000 for the pleasure of killing the magnificent creature. Cecil was a protected lion and one of the most famous animals at the Hwange National Park. He was lured out of the park with bait and shot with a bow and arrow, but was not immediately killed. The wounded animal suffered for 40 hours, until the hunting group ultimately shot and killed him. Cecil was skinned and beheaded. Cecil was fitted with a GPS collar and tracked by the Oxford University research program, according to a statement from the Zimbabwe Conservation Task Force. The dentist has been in trouble before with his hunting practices - he plead guilty in 2008 for lying to a federal agent about where he shot a black bear in Wisconsin and was fined and sentenced to probation.
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Comments (8)
Barbie Corbett-Newmin
Great picture, title, and description. Good luck in the contest. You got my vote!
Majula Warmoth
Absolutely beautiful image!! This is an amazing work of art! Very heartfelt and carries the spirit of lions beautifully. L/F
John Bailey
Congratulations on being featured in the Fine Art America Group "Images That Excite You!"
Georgiana Romanovna
Beautiful artwork and a magnificent dedication to Cecil. He did not deserve to suffer such inhumanity and I see you as humane in your depiction of Cecil - it's heart warming to know some people care. Hope some Lion gets a certain some one to eat!