This is why Trophy Hunting will not Save Our Lions
Kenya has long since abolished trophy hunting in favour of protecting its wildlife and has opted for ecotourism instead. Last December, for the first time, the Maasai Olympics were held …
Category: Lions Prides in Africa
Cannibalistic Lions photographed in Botswana
An interesting article from the Africa Geographic surfaced recently about the strange, cannibalistic behaviour of a group of lions spotted near Mombo Camp in the Moremi area of Botswana. Admittedly, …
Loss of Habitat Means Loss of Lions
David Bristow, environmental writer and author of Africa’s Finest, aptly describes the tragedy that would strike the African continent should it become barren of lions. “Indeed, the entire energy of …
Sun Safaris Sponsors a Lion Guardian
Sun Safaris is honoured to represent the exciting world of African travel, offering our guests the opportunity to experience the wild world we so love and respect. Sadly, there are …
Desert Lion Conservation is Saving the Lions of the Skeleton Coast.
It is nothing less than eye-opening to spend time delving into the depths of wildlife conservation in Africa. The development of ecotourism has encouraged travellers to be aware of the …
LIONS: Turn Your Adulation into Activism
There is something uniquely intriguing about lions that causes such excitement amongst safari-goers, bush-lovers, wildlife researchers and guiding professionals. Lions are often the primary reason for bringing visitors into national …
BBC Research – Can Lions Count? Watch the Video
This is a short snippet brough to you by BBC indicating that lions appear to be able to count. Watch this video about the latest research about lions and their …
Legend Lives On: Mapogo Lions over the Last Year
Legend Lives On: Mapogo Lions over the Last Year Here we are, just over a year on from the death of a lion legend who, during his reign as king, …
No such thing as “Sustainable Lion Hunting” – by Brett Thomson
I remember reading somewhere that Derek & Beverley Joubert (the famous Nat Geo Wildlife Filmmakers) who have worked with wild lions for almost 20 years said that for every dominant …
Dune Kings: A Young Kalahari Hero
After the introduction of three individuals and two prominent prides, the series of the Dune Kings is coming to an end. Professor Fritz Eloff established emotional connections with the lions …
