They can exist fine without us. They have, for how many millions of years. They live in balance. They have their cultures, incredible intelligence, and they are more human that human at times. I see it with the pride of cats that lives with me, and I posted enough on this topic on my blog, no?
But how do people live without them?
SO WHY DON'T WE TREAT THEM BETTER??????!!!!!!!!!!
http://sorendreier.com/the-lion-whisperer/
They sure treat us good when we're nice to them.