lion pride
The Pride of African Wildlife – Protecting the Lion
The roar of the majestic African lion, whose prides once roamed the savannas of the continent, is becoming increasingly silent as the African lion population declines at a startling rate. The most in-depth study, which was completed in 2012 by conservation specialists at Duke University in the US, revealed that the African lion population has […]
Tunde Folawiyo | AWF Combats Dwindling Lion Populations with Ewaso Lions Project
Through the valued support of the African Wildlife Foundation, the Ewaso Lions Project continues to aid in training groups of local people to protect the endangered predators of Africa. A variety of causes have contributed to the drastic decline of lion populations across the continent. The lion population in Kenya is now fewer than 2,000. […]
Behavioural traits of lions | Tunde Folawiyo
Many people, including Tunde Folawiyo, find lions fascinating. Zoologists have been studying the behaviour of these animals for many years, and during this time, have discovered a great deal about how they live their lives. It has been found that they are very sociable creatures, who prefer to reside in groups called ‘prides’, made up […]