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...

World Lion Day: Saving the King of Beasts to Save Ourselves

Lions have walked the earth since Paleolithic times, as evidenced by their representation in works of art by numerous ancient civilisations, from the Greece to India.  Lions are mentioned in the texts of all major religions; indeed, in the Bible they are referenced...

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...

Tunde Folawiyo | Lion pride numbers in Africa continue to fall

Over the course of the last two decades, the total number of lions in Africa has dropped by 30%. The dramatic fall in the population of West African lions is likely to be of particular concern to conservationist enthusiasts such as Tunde Folawiyo, with recent...