Cecil the Lion and other endangered animals light up the Empire State Building
Cecil the Lion wasn’t included in the presentation originally but was added to honor him after he was killed.
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The Empire State Building’s famous light displays were used to draw attention endangered wildlife. Along with Cecil, whose death has sparked international outrage, a snow leopard, tigers, lemurs, and various snakes, birds and sea creatures were projected onto the building. Getty Images
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With the help of 40 projectors, images of the endangered wildlife moved across the south side of the building, dazzling viewers on the street and in nearby buildings. Getty Images
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The moving images were a first for the Empire State Building, which is normally lit with colors and the occasional light show. Getty Images
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Cecil the Lion wasn’t included in the presentation originally but was added to honor him after he was killed, an Oceanic Preservation Society spokesperson said. Getty Images
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The project cost $1 million, according to The New York Times. Getty Images

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