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<templatestyles src="Template:Main page/styles.css" /><div id="mp-topbanner" class="mp-box"><div id="mp-welcomecount"><div id="mp-welcome"><h1>'''The Rising Lioness'''</h1></div><div id="mp-free">Join the pride: inspiring conversations on The Rising Lioness with [[User:The Rising Lioness|Erica Salvemini]]</div>
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<div id="mp-middle" class="MainPageBG mp-box"><h2 class="mp-h2">About The Rising Lioness</h2><div id="mp-itn" class="mp-contains-float">The Rising Lioness: a thought provoking and soul inspiring series where host Erica Salvemini and animal advocacy guests discuss topics aimed at understanding the significance of the relationship between empathy, animal rights, our peaceful co-existence with the Animal Kingdom and humanity’s role in sustaining our existence.
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{{Blog summary|Headline=From Court to Capitol: A Tale of Wolves, Wildlife, and Humanity's Ethos|Image=Wolf_Minnesota.jpg|Short description=In the heart of a nation grappling with its past and future, two contrasting narratives unfold: the rise of the Minnesota Timberwolves on the NBA court and the tumultuous tides of wildlife conservation and political controversy echoing through the halls of Congress. 

Minnesota, historically the only state in the lower 48 states with free-roaming packs of timber wolves, grapples with the impact of wolves on its recent deer population. Debates attribute declining deer numbers to wolf predation, intensified by claims from hunters and politicians. However, data contradicts these assertions. While wolves influence deer populations, harsh winters emerge as the primary determinant of deer survival. Research by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources indicates that fawn density in wolf country has been increasing over the past decade.|Link=Blog:From_Court_to_Capitol:_A_Tale_of_Wolves,_Wildlife,_and_Humanity%27s_Ethos}}
{{Lead story|Headline=Congress Passes Bill to Expand Gray Wolf Hunting and Trapping: Advocates Rally for Conservation Efforts|Short description=USA: May 7, 2024 – Amidst heated debate, the U.S. House of Representatives has voted on a bill with profound implications for gray wolf conservation. Todd Richmond's Associated Press report reveals that the bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across the lower 48 states has passed, igniting discussions on wildlife preservation.

Led by Rep. Lauren Boebert, Congress deliberated on HR 764, signaling potential shifts in gray wolf management strategies nationwide. The bill's passage raises concerns over the future of gray wolves, with fears of widespread hunting and trapping echoing broader conflicts within environmental policy.|Image=Loup_gris_(Canis_lupus_).jpg|Link=Headlines:Congress_Passes_Bill_to_Expand_Gray_Wolf_Hunting_and_Trapping:_Advocates_Rally_for_Conservation_Efforts}}{{Interview|Title=Shark Conservation with Dr. Raj Sekhar Aich|Description=Dr. Raj Sekhar Aich, a transdisciplinary human-shark researcher and artist, shares his insights and experiences regarding shark conservation, human-shark conflict, and multispecies ethnography.

Discover the pioneering work of Raj as he discusses the establishment of the Transdisciplinary Human Shark Lab in Kolkata, India, and his tireless efforts to promote a holistic approach to shark research worldwide. From the Sundarbans to the shores of New Zealand, Raj research delves into the depths of human perception, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration and cultural sensitivity in conservation efforts.|Image=Tiburón.jpg|Link=Interview:Shark_Conservation_with_Dr._Raj_Sekhar_Aich|Image description=Shark Conservation with Dr. Raj Sekhar Aich}}
</div>{{Interview|Title=Rescue Spot with Nicole Patrick|Description=Rescue Spot, a technology-driven platform founded by actress-turned-social-entrepreneur Nicole Patrick, is at the forefront of revolutionizing the pet adoption process. In an interview on The Rising Lioness podcast hosted by Erica Salvemini, Nicole discusses her journey from Hollywood to animal welfare. Nicole's non-profit, Chic Chien Chateau, focuses on relocating pets from impoverished areas to affluent ones, saving dogs with life-threatening illnesses. 

The interview delves into Rescue Spot's development and its impact on streamlining adoption for both adopters and rescue organizations.|Image=Rescue spot interview with nicole patrick.jpg|Link=Interview:Rescue_Spot_with_Nicole_Patrick}}<div id="mp-upper">
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview: The Art of Animal Advocacy with Kenda Francis]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Advocating for Animals: How to lobby your representative to make legislative change with Debbie Dahmer|Advocating for Animals: How to lobby your representative to make legislative change with Debbie Dahmer]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe - Born Free USA|Oceans Away From Home with Devan Schowe]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Compassionate Pet Care - How Do We Get There|Interview: Compassionate Pet Care - How Do We Get There]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Endangered Roar - The Fight to Save Sumatran Tigers|Endangered Roar - The Fight to Save Sumatran Tigers]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Exposé - Dark Secrets from inside the Dolphin Entertainment Industry|Exposé - Dark Secrets from inside the Dolphin Entertainment Industry]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Born Free USA on Recreational Animal Slaughter in the United States|Born Free USA on Recreational Animal Slaughter in the U.S. with Devan Schowe]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:Dr Cheryl Laite - The Maverick Vet|Dr Cheryl Laite - The Maverick Vet]]</h2>
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<h2 class="mp-h2">Interview: [[Interview:The Black Mambas|The Black Mambas with Craig Spencer and Leitah Mkhabela]]</h2>
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Erica Salvemeni chats with [[Craig Spencer]] and [[Leitah Mkhabela]], part of the [[Black Mambas Anti-Poaching Unit]] in South Africa. Craig Spencer is the executive director of Trans-Frontier Africa and founder of the Black Mambas, while Leitah Mkhabela is a supervisor and ambassador for the all-female anti-poaching unit. The Black Mambas initiative, started in 2013, employs 36 women from local tribal communities to protect wildlife, particularly rhinos, from poaching. Craig Spencer's motivation to create the Black Mambas came after losing rhinos to poaching, realizing the need for a different approach to conservation

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