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Conserving lions in the vast wildlands of the Kgalagadi March 21, 2023 By Dr. Peter Lindsey, Director of the Lion Recovery Fund Botswana is renowned for its wild landscapes, epic wildlife, and its strong commitment to conservation. The country has set aside approximately 29% of its land area for conservation and is home to some of the world’s most iconic wildlife areas, including the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park,

Return of the lions: Large protected areas in Africa attract apex predator by Petro Kotzé on 13 June 2023 It’s a critical time for lion conservation as the species declines across Africa. Globally, the lion population has dropped by 43% over the past 21 years. Lions are classified as vulnerable by the IUCN, with the species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In many of the lion’s core

Inside the race to save West Africa’s endangered lions It's crucial to learn as much about these rare cats as fast as possible to save them from local extinction, conservationists say. NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK, SENEGALThe squeals of a warthog blast from loudspeakers and echo through the trees as Kris Everatt tries to lure in a lion to be darted and radio-collared. He pauses the recorded cries, and the team