Lion+Conservation+efforts

Since the beginning of time, lions have lived all over Africa, Asia, and India. But since in the 1990s, the lion population has dropped drastically. Today, lions only roam in south and east Africa. Their status is “vulnerable” and it is estimated that every 20 years the population drops 30-50%.

Habitat loss is a huge reason why the lion population has dropped. More of their habitat outside national parks is taken for farmland and livestock production due to human population growth. The animals are not able to reproduce, hunt, and grow up in such limited areas. Another main reason for the decline in population is human interference. Lions are targets for hunters and farmers who kill them in retaliation of killing their livestock. Lions are also poached, but this is very rare.

There are many organizations who are trying to save the lions. The WCS is a group of people who place GPS devices on the animals. These collars track the range and habitats of individual lions. The devices can also be used to advise herders to avoid them and build sources of protection. There are also sanctuaries and national parks in place to protect the kanines. These parks allow a specific amount of land to the animals, ensuring their safety.

Various species of lions have been native to South Africa for thousands of years. These animals are native to South African culture and are a way of life. Many African organizations are designed to care for the animals and continue their existence forever.