Cecil, who was being studied by scientists at Oxford University, was wearing a GPS collar when he was killed. He left behind a pride with young cubs.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampCecil and Jericho shared two prides.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampCecil enjoys a moment with a lioness. The famous lion was known for being unafraid of humans.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampCecil lived in Hwange National Park, in Zimbabwe. He was allegedly lured out of the park with an elephant carcass.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampPalmer shot Cecil with a bow and arrow once the lion left the park, only wounding him. Hours passed before they finished him off.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampThe 12-year-old Cecil was well-loved in Zimbabwe. Palmer said in a statement that he had believed the hunt was legal.
Photograph by Brent StapelkampLions in Africa have dropped in number from 200,000 to some 30,000 during the past century. After Cecil's death, nearly half a million people signed a petition for Zimbabwe to stop issuing hunting permits.
Photograph by Brent Stapelkamp