Filmmaker Reflects on Tragic Poisoning of Lion Cubs in Uganda

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Filmmaker Reflects on Tragic Poisoning of Lion Cubs in Uganda

April 18, 2018 - National Geographic explorer Alexander Braczkowski knew these lion cubs better than almost anyone. He was blindsided when 8 of them… more

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