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Cecil The Lion Will Live Forever As “Beanie Baby” With 100% Of Profits Going To Wildlife Conservation
Cecil the lion’s death at the hands of a hunter drew worldwide condemnation, but in its aftermath, there is some cause for hope. Wildlife conservation is once again in the public eye, as demonstrated by the stunning display of endangered species on the Empire State building this past weekend. Now, toy manufacturers are joining the effort.
“Hopefully, this special Beanie Baby will raise awareness for animal conservation and give comfort to all saddened by the loss of Cecil,” said Ty Warner.
According to PRNewswire, Ty Warner, Founder and chairman of Ty Inc, has announced a Cecil the Lion “Beanie Baby.” The plush toy will go on sale in September, and retail for around $5.99. Internet trolls can leave their pitchforks at home: 100% of the profits from sales will go to the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit of University of Oxford in Oxford England, the group of researchers that was studying Cecil.
More info: wildcru.org (h/t: time)
Nothing can bring Cecil the lion back, but he will now live forever as as a “Beanie Baby”
100% of the profits from sales will go to the Wildlife Conservation Research Unit of University of Oxford
The plush toy will go on sale in September, and retail for around $5.99
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megewen 9 years ago
Well yes, free publicity, but no revenue directly from the sale. And just as an FYI, there are some companies that are socially responsible and do things because they believe in the 'rightness' of it. Whether Ty does, I don't know, but would assume he cares about lions.
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SusannaVesna 9 years ago
These r 2 very different things, don't u think?! If women want to have a right for abortion, then they should! Abortion is not equivalent to killing an adult creature (animal OR human), who has been enjoying life! If a woman can't afford to have a baby or any more babies, then she has a right to choose! And let's be frank- we already OVERPOPULATED and OVER-POLLUTED this planet enough to have people like you try and condemn abortion!
Load More Replies... megewen 9 years ago
Well yes, free publicity, but no revenue directly from the sale. And just as an FYI, there are some companies that are socially responsible and do things because they believe in the 'rightness' of it. Whether Ty does, I don't know, but would assume he cares about lions.
Load More Replies... SusannaVesna 9 years ago
These r 2 very different things, don't u think?! If women want to have a right for abortion, then they should! Abortion is not equivalent to killing an adult creature (animal OR human), who has been enjoying life! If a woman can't afford to have a baby or any more babies, then she has a right to choose! And let's be frank- we already OVERPOPULATED and OVER-POLLUTED this planet enough to have people like you try and condemn abortion!
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