For me, one of the scariest things the despot is doing is the cutting of USAID environmental programmes globally.

If you look at the current status of African Lions, its not good.
They are continuing to decline in numbers, and suitable areas to exist.

If lions go, it all goes
#lions #nature #environment #wildlife

@environment@lemmy.news

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/02/06/travel/national-parks-tourism-usaid.html

https://www.butlernature.com/2025/02/15/u-s-funding-cuts-cripple-global-efforts-to-protect-animals-and-their-habitats/