🌿🦁 Research on lion ecology and biology is vital for managing and mitigating conflicts. Using camera-traps and GPS satellite collars, our team tracks lions and collects valuable data. Together, we're working towards a peaceful coexistence. 💚 #NamibianLionTrust #FORLIONS #livingwithlions #NamibianFarmingCommunities #WildlifeConservation #farmingnamibia #ConservationHeroes #protectourlions #protectourpride #lionresearch #lionguards
A little bit of cuteness for the weekend 💫 Lion cubs are all born with spots on their legs and stomachs, which on these cubs are quite obvious even at a few months old! These spots serve as camouflage for young cubs, helping them to blend in with long grass and vegetation and so avoid detection by other predators when the females leave them to go and hunt. The spots will fade as lions age, usually disappearing from the stomach first, but spots on the legs are still obvious on sub-adults at 2-3 years old. These too will fade with time but are even visible on some adults, particularly adult females. When ID’ing lions from our camera trap surveys, these spots can be quite useful in helping to distinguish between different individual cubs or even sub-adults in the same survey. . . . #lions #cubs #spots #okavangodelta #conservation #pantheraleo #research #lionresearch
🦁 GPS-Satellite tracking collars offer crucial insights into lion movements, aiding in early-warning systems and community support. Yet, these initiatives come at a significant cost. Your support for the Namibian Lion Trust helps safeguard lions, ecosystems and communities. Thank you for standing with us. 🍃💫 #NamibianLionTrust #WildlifeConservation #ConservationHeroes #protectourlions #protectourpride #lionresearch #lionguards #gpssatellitetracking #gpssatellitecollars
🌿🦁 The decline of Africa's free-roaming lions is alarming. Human encroachment threatens their existence. Our 'For Lions' programme fights back with education, protection and research. ✴️ Protect our prides: Mitigate and reduce conflict by educating, guiding and advising farming communities while monitoring lion behaviour. ✴️ Lion Guards: Finding potential lions to be fitted with GPS-Satellite tracking collars, and monitoring their movement to forewarn farmers in conflict zones. Identify and support affected farmers and communities. Night- & day-time patrols to the protect livestock and villagers. ✴️ Lion Research: Studying lion population dynamics and movements to mitigate conflicts and ensure coexistence. Together, we work to save our majestic lions. 💚💪🌟 #NamibianLionTrust #FORLIONS #livingwithlions #NamibianFarmingCommunities #WildlifeConservation #farmingnamibia #ConservationHeroes #protectourlions #protectourpride #lionresearch #lionguards
“‘There’s never been a study of this scale and over such a large and diverse geographical area with such a variety of habitats,' said Winston Vickers, a co-author of the study." - Director of @camountainlions with @ucdavisvetmed 🔥 Hot off the press!: Puma research our dog teams sniffed for, featured in the @latimes! 😕 While it's exciting to finally share these results, the news isn't great for pumas... "Scientists have completed the first comprehensive estimate of mountain lions in California, a vital statistic needed to shape puma-friendly land-use decisions and ensure that the predators can find room to roam, mate, and find prey. ❤️🩹 The total number of mountain lions is estimated to be between 3,200 and 4,500, which is thousands fewer than previously thought. The count was conducted by state and university scientists who used GPS collar data and genetic information from scat samples [👈🏽 that's us! 🐕] to model population densities..." 🌊🌲🏔️ From the wind-swept ocean views of Big Sur to the desert ecosystems of @anzaborregodesertsp to the snow-capped Eastern Sierras, and the giant redwoods of Northern CA, our #ConservationDogs, Winnie, Scooby, Pips, Whisper, Filson, & retired Hooper, Ranger, Skye and Athena lent their noses to puma research to assist in this first of its kind population estimate for pumas. 🦁 "Mountain lions as a species are not listed as endangered. But in Southern CA, vehicle strikes, rat poison, inbreeding, wildfires, poaching, urban encroachment and freeway systems are all contributing to what scientists call an 'extinction vortex.' There’s an almost 1 in 4 chance that the charismatic cats could be extinct in the Santa Monica and Santa Ana Mountains within 50 years." 🔗Article LIB & be on the look out for the publication of this reasearch later in ‘24!! 🐾 Work conducted with @californiadfw, under permits. 🎥: by @cheezifs 🦁💩🧬 #liondogs #bigcatresearch #mountainlions #pumaconcolor
We're trotting down memory lane as we reflect on some of the amazing experiences our team has had over this year. For Yvonne, our research department intern, one of her highlights was taking part in the collaborative lion survey in August coordinated by Kalahari Research and Conservation Trust (KRC). Of her favourite part, she says: "I really enjoyed chilling with a pride of lions in KD1 during the lion survey, and giving them crazy names like 'Mothers', 'Cuddles', 'Sleepyhead' and 'Emo'". It is no doubt that not only will the results of the survey be valuable to planning and programming relating to lions and other big cats in the area, but the experience will make for a wonderful story to tell in many days, weeks and months down the line. #onwardwegrow #cheetahbotswana #cheetah #research #wildliferesearch #conservationresearch #Botswana #kalaharidesert #lion #lionresearch #wildlifetracking
The bond of brothers ❤️ . . . I absolutely love watching young male lions grow up. They are boisterous, playful, mischievous and brave (sometimes too brave for their own good). Usually around the age of 2 to 3, they start to get pushed out of the prides into which they were born. This is a tenuous and testing time. Watching this transition elicits a rollercoaster of emotions - as the pride that once nurtured them now nurtures new cubs, and the fathers that once so fiercely protected them now see them as competition, they very quickly get thrust into the reality of having to provide for themselves. You feel so sorry for them as they get pushed out, and at the same time so proud when you see that they are managing to cope by themselves ❤️ . . . We’ve been following these two for more than a year now as part of our study into dispersal of males in the Okavango, as they try to maintain the bond with their mom’s and sisters, sometimes get beaten up for it, and slowly get pushed the periphery of what is familiar, all while trying to stay out of the way of their fathers and other rogue males. Through this all their bond grows stronger - and this is going to be so important for their future. The bond between brothers in the lion kingdom will be key to their success. They will hunt together, spend most of their time together and defend each other, and one day back each other to take on adult males from another pride to claim their females as their own. There’s still a long time to go for these two before that happens though, so for now we can only watch in hope and anticipation that they will follow in their father’s footsteps and one day have young males of their own. . . #lions #research #bigcats #conservation #lionresearch #okavangodelta #swampcats #pantheraleo #bondofbrothers
Mugie Conservancy plays a pivotal role in lion research through collaboration with organizations like Lion Landscapes, a dedicated lion conservation entity in Africa. Together, they engage with local stakeholders to develop holistic initiatives fostering the welfare of lions, their prey, the surrounding habitat, and the neighboring communities. Through the systematic collection of essential wildlife data, these teams actively contribute to Lion Landscapes' efforts. Lion Landscapes provides invaluable qualitative insights into the behavior and activities of lions. The overarching goal of this project is to propel lion conservation forward by deepening our comprehension of these majestic felines. This increased knowledge is crucial in effectively addressing the complex interplay of human-livestock-wildlife conflicts. Ultimately, the collaborative efforts aim to create a positive impact on both lion well-being and the harmony between local communities and wildlife. 🔄 @maxlovatelli Learn More www.lionlandscapes.org/ #LionConservation #ProtectingLions #LionResearch #CommunityPartnerships #ConservationInnovation #SavingBigCats #LionLandscapes #WildlifeProtection #HumanWildlifeConflict #LionHabitat #WildlifeConservation #LionBehavior #AfricaConservation
While darting lions it’s essential to monitor the movements of the pride mates who are not immobilized. Our program assistant Christopher Dimbindo keeps a watchful eye on curious young lions as we fit the collar and take measurements. #clawsconservancy #clawsbotswana #prideinourprides #lionresearch #lionconservation #lion #bts @insidenatgeo @tusk_org @lionrecovery @sacramentozoo @naturalselectiontravel @wearewilderness @wwf
Our lion team is out collating again! We’re hoping to add 7 collared animals to the program. Collars help us track lion movements but we primarily use them for our automated lion alert system that delivers messages to farmer’s cell phones when lions approach. #clawsconservancy #clawsbotswana #prideinourprides #lionresearch #lionconservation #lionalertsystem @wwf @tusk_org @lionrecovery @insidenatgeo @sacramentozoo @naturalselectiontravel @wearewilderness
Sometimes field work in the Okavango goes wrong…. 24 hours in the drink. We are hopeful to get her out and running again soon. #clawsconservancy #clawsbotswana #fieldwork #landcruiser #okavangodelta #lionresearch #vehicle #callaaa
Oh the stories this one could tell... a beautiful old man photographed by the @krcbotswana team in KD1 and KD2 in the Kgalagadi. Did you know that lions can live up to 14 years old, how old do you think this lion is? #lions #apexpredators #lionresearch #lionconservation #predators #carnivores #research #conservation #education
I've just reviewed a thesis chapter, and future paper, which uses data from a camera trap survey in Zimbabwe which I was fortunate enough to help with the deployment of in 2018. After my Diploma at the University of Oxford's Wildlife Conservation Research Unit (WildCRU) ended in 2017, I was awarded a Post Panther scholarship. For five months, I processed camera trap images for the Trans Kalahari Predator Programme. Specifically, I assigned individual identities to spotted hyaena. The scholarship culminated in a one-month trip to the project's fieldsite in Zimbabwe. Farm 41, the base of what was originally known as Hwange Lion Research, was both my accommodation and office. From there, we deployed Cuddeback and Panthera camera traps over 2000 square kilometres. This meant a lot of driving, which was very different from my usual fieldwork in Peru. It took a bit of getting used to. The car was often mega hot, but at the same time we were able to see so much wildlife (swipe for photos). In the early mornings I would sit on top of the vehicle with Andrea who would tell me stories from his work in anti-poaching days and teach me about the wildlife. I learned that the animal to fear the most was a lone male buffalo. Inevitably, our drives became too long to be feasible within a day and so we spent a few nights camping in the bush. This was quite an experience for an African-bush-newbie. Learning to not wander far from the vehicle, to be on the lookout for leopards while using the "bathroom", and trying to sleep to the sounds of lions roaring and hyaenas cackling, after an evening around the campfire where the guys told me every possible story about lions walking through camps, elephants squashing vehicles, and hyaenas dragging people from their tents by their faces ... safe to say I didn't sleep much! I did, however, find a whole new appreciation for my ability to walk through the Amazon rainforest, alone, where large animals are absent and the biggest risk is a falling tree. I have a lot more I could write about Zimbabwe. For now, here are a few snapshots from the field. #zimbabwe #hwange #hwangenationalpark #africanwildlife #africawildlife #africananimals
World Lion Day! I know most of you are here for rainforest content, but another significant part of my life as a conservation biologist was working for one of the world’s leading lion scientists, Zimbabwean Andrew Loveridge, now my PhD supervisor. Cecil the Lion was one of his study animals. When I was a student at WildCRU my project was on lions. Using data from the Zambian Carnivore Programme @zcp_zambia and supervised by Egil Droge, I looked at the performance of call-ins as a relatively cheap and fast method for estimating abundance and monitoring populations of the African lion. I was offered a scholarship and then a job working for Andy and the Trans-Kalahari Predator Programme (TKPP). I spent years sharing an office with lion researchers, lived with lion researchers, saw countless talks on lions, was surrounded by photos of lions, and I'm still sent videos of lions every week from Zimbabwean friends. When I arrived at WildCRU I was shocked to learn that lions are not doing good! Recent research from my colleagues at the TKPP shows that there are only around 23,000 lions left in Africa and that Africa’s lion population has declined by ~75% over the last five decades. The baseline population size was around 92,000 lions in 1970! Lions only occupy 34% of the range that they occupied in the 1970s. The TKPP began as the Hwange Lion Project in 1999, established by Andrew Loveridge and David Macdonald (founder of WildCRU). In 2013 it expanded into Botswana and became the TKPP. In 2018 Andy and David funded a field trip to Zimbabwe where I stayed at the headquarters of Hwange Lion Research and assisted the survey team, Justin Seymour-Smith and Andrea Sibanda, in deploying a camera trap survey. On my first day we saw lions. A dream come true for a girl who grew up obsessively reciting The Circle of Life and whose first trip to the “pictures” was to The Lion King. I could write about the TKPP all day, but there is a word limit. Instead, if you are interested, follow @tkpp_wildcru You can also follow current team members @looking4lions and @jessisden If you want to learn more about lion conservation in Zimbabwe, I recommend Andy's book Lionhearted.
The Transvaal lion, also known as the South African lion or Panthera leo krugeri, is a subspecies of lion that is native to the Transvaal region of South Africa. However, it is important to note that the classification of lion subspecies is currently under debate, and some researchers consider all African lions as a single subspecies, Panthera leo leo. Historically, the Transvaal lion was found in the northeastern parts of South Africa, including the former province of Transvaal, which encompassed areas such as Kruger National Park and surrounding regions. This subspecies was known for its large size, with males often reaching lengths of up to 10 feet (3 meters) from nose to tail and weighing around 400-500 pounds (180-230 kilograms). Females were generally smaller, weighing around 250-350 pounds (110-160 kilograms). #TransvaalLion #SouthAfricanLion #PantheraLeoKrugeri #LionConservation #KrugerNationalPark #WildlifeProtection #LionPride #BigCats #SafariLife #RoarOfTheLion #LionKingdom #LionLove #AfricanWildlife #ProtectOurLions #LionHabitat #EndangeredSpecies #ConservationEfforts #WildlifePreservation #SavannahLife #LionResearch
"Courageous as a lion, fierce as a flame, the noble king of the jungle roams with grace and power, a true symbol of strength and majesty." Pics from Masai Mara National Reserve #LionsOfKenya #LionConservation #KenyanLions #PrideOfAfrica #SaveOurLions #LionLove #LionKingdom #WildlifeKenya #RoarForLions #LionLife #LionsInTheWild #LionWatch #KenyaWildlife #LionHeroes #LionCountry #ProtectOurLions #LionRoaming #KenyaSafari #LionSanctuary #LionConservancy #KenyaLionProject #LionTracking #LionResearch #KenyaBigCats #LionPreservation #LionAdventures #KenyaLionPride #LionAwareness #lionappreciation
January 10, 1973. The day that Henry the Eighth steps out onto the ice covering the stream around his enclosure at the Cohanzick Zoo in New Jersey, breaks through, panics and drowns in three feet of water, leaving its mate Sadie the Lioness in mourning for the rest of her life. #cohanzickzoo #cohanzikzoo #cohanzickzooeducation #zoologist #zoology #zookeeper #lions #lionresearch #lionrescue #ahistoryofviolence
This lion couple seemed to have discussed a serious topic. 🦁 . Follow @viewsoffabianleu for more wildlife content . . . . #lion #lionair #lioncouple #lioness #lionfamily #lionking #lionlove #lionlovers #lions #lionsclubs #lionsdaily #lionslover #lionsofinstagram #lionworld #wildlifediversity #wildlifeowners #wildlifeperfection #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #wildlifepic #lionsightings #wildlifeprotection #wildlifesafari #wildlifesanctuary #wildlifetour #discovery #bbcearth #bbcwildlifemagazine #lionresearch @bbcwildlifemagazine @discovery @canonswitzerland @magicalkenya
One of the highlights of our trip was the opportunity to meet Dr. Philip Stander. A Cambridge-educated, Namibian-born scientist, he has spent more than 25 years in the field here in the Hoanib River floodplain documenting Desert-Adapted Lions. Barefooted and leading an ascetic life, he has spent decades alone in the field studying the lions of this region. Every now and then, he drops in at the Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp and chats with enthusiastic visitors about his life’s passion. Stephanie loved it! Take note of the bare feet! Rocks, snakes, and thorns, whatever are irrelevant to Dr. Stander! #lions #desertlions #drphilipstander #hoanibskeletoncoastcamp #hoanib #hoanibrivervalley #lionstudies #lionbehavior #cambridge #lionresearch #animalresearch #lifelongscientist #worldtravel #worldtraveler #worldtravelpics #namibia #interestingpersonalities #travelgram #fieldstudy #fieldstudies
While camera traps frequently assist in identifying previously unseen predators, they also occasionally capture those we already know. This is “Thor”, a 9-year-old male lion collared during a joint expedition between Asilia and TAWIRI (Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute) in 2021. The collar provides GPS coordinates, allowing researchers to determine the home range of the lion. Using live telemetry data, the lion can be tracked at any time making for a fun and informative guest experience. #douglasbellecoresearchstation #followthejourney #usanguwetlands #ruahanationalpark #tanzania #eastafrica #research #cameratrap #citizenscience #lion #lionresearch #telemetry #collaredlion #asiliaafrica
Scenes from NNP #nairobinationalpark #wilderness #wildlife #safari #wildlifephotography #wildlifeonearth #nature_perfection #bbcearth #earthcapture #lionresearch #rhino #endangeredanimals #planetearth #awesomeearth #picoftheday @vishal.shikotra
This heavily pregnant adult lioness was recently spotted by our guests in the close vicinity of Usangu Expedition Camp, seemingly looking for an appropriate den. She is known to our research team as “Emma”. The average gestation period is around 110 days – and a litter is usually between one and four cubs – birthed in a secluded location such as a cave or a thicket away from the rest of the pride. The mother will then relocate to a new den every couple of weeks to avoid the scent of her den attracting predators. After approximately seven weeks, she will introduce her cubs to the wider pride. We will continue to follow Emma and will post further updates as they become available. 📷: Gysemberg party #douglasbellecoresearchstation #followthejourney #usanguwetlands #ruahanationalpark #tanzania #eastafrica #research #lion #lionresearch #asiliaafrica #asiliapreditorhub
A “lion landscape” is a landscape that supports a viable population of wild lions, or any other pinnacle carnivore species. To do this it must also support healthy wild prey populations, healthy habitat, and benefit local people. That is why the work that Lion Landscapes is doing is so important. The project envisions a world where people and viable populations of lion species coexist and thrive. Their mission is to ensure that ecosystems support people, lions and their prey for future generations. Lion Landscapes works in Tanzania, Kenya and Zambia to develop innovative grassroots approaches to stop lion loss, reduce the costs of wildlife on local people and unlock the value of conservation. Find out more about Lion Landscapes and how you can help on the app #lion #lionresearch #africa #kenya #tanzania #zambia #africageo #AG #africageoapp #conservation #nature #wildlife #project #conservationtrust #wildlife #lioness #human-wildlifeconflict #NGO #research
Do you love big cats? If you’ve ever seen a lion with your own eyes, comment “🦁“. Today is World Lion Day, making it a great time to visit a wildlife preserve, watch a nature documentary, & learn more about these majestic creatures! Capturing these pictures in Africa as they go about their daily lives was truly an incredible experience! :-) . . . . #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #naturalwellness #natureswellness #wilderness #nature #getoutside #natureconnection #naturalconnection #connectiontonature #lion #lions #worldlionday #africa #majestic #majesticcreatures #beautiful #wildlife #africawildlife #lionsinthewild #wild #cubs #lioncubs #lionresearch #botswana
🦁 World Lion Day 🦁 Celebrating free roaming lions and the successes and failures that goes with it. • • #worldlionday2022 #lionsofinstagram #lionsweworkedwith #lionresearch #throwback #remembering #namibia #conservation
Using black hot thermal imaging, this adult male lion was captured lying low in the grassy plains, patiently watching a Roan antelope grazing nearby, in anticipation of his next meal. Unfortunately, his patience was not rewarded. During the day, a lion lying in the long grass is almost invisible from a vehicle. #usanguwetlands #douglasbellecoresearchstation #asiliaafrica #lion #lionresearch #conservationsafari #followthejourney #citizenscience #research #thermalimagery #nightdrive #tanzania #eastafrica #ruahanationalpark
What's the coolest animal or animal sign you've spotted in the wild? Throwback to Botswana, Africa! Here, I found a kori bustard that was killed by a caracal, which is an African cat, while I was out radio-tracking lions for research. 🐱 #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #wilderness #nature #getoutside #natureconnection #naturalconnection #botswana #africa #koribustard #largebird #caracal #largecat #throwbackthursday #botswana #lionresearch #bigcats #bigcatresearch #killsite #tracking #okavangodelta #animalsign #cats #predators #spoor #wildlifetracking #africanwildlife #africa #feathers #research
In a newly published, peer-reviewed welfare paper, @bloodlionsofficial in partnership with the @world_animal_protection identified 170 physical and psychological conditions associated with keeping lions in captivity. Some of the welfare conditions identified by their researchers included a wide range of diseases, physical injuries, malnutrition and obesity, a lack of (clean) water and abnormal behaviors, like excessive pacing and self-mutilation. These conditions provide us with some insight into the welfare conditions of these animals in their captive environments. ➡️ Link to scientific paper: https://doi.org/10.7120/09627286.31.2.005 ➡️ TAKE ACTION: https://chng.it/t9DqLCL8 . . . . . . . . . . . #animalwelfarechallenges #animalwelfare #bloodlions #captivityfacinglions #lionresearch #getinvolved #animalcare #savingaspecies #conservation #lions #endangeredspecies #savetheenvironment #savetheworld #savetigers #savetheplanet #makeanimpact #animalnonprofit #wildlifenonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsofinstagram #nonprofits #endangeredanimals #criticallyendangered #endangeredwildlife #stoppoaching #stoppoachers
SPN is so excited to announce that we will be partnering with @bloodlionsofficial on their third E-Race Extinction event. In addition we want to spread awareness and ask for help by taking action today. Last week, Blood Lions, in partnership with the World Animal Protection, published a welfare paper focusing on the challenges of keeping lions in captivity. The study reviews more than 90 peer-reviewed scientific papers, identifying the various welfare challenges lions in captivity face in a wide variety of environments and reveals concerning research gaps and reiterates the urgent need for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment’s plans to #CancelCaptivity. To Access the scientific paper visit: https://doi.org/10.7120/09627286.31.2.005 Over the next few weeks, they will be unpacking their study’s findings and how they relate to South Africa’s commercial captive lion breeding industry. PLEASE GET INVOLVED AND TAKE ACTION: https://chng.it/t9DqLCL8 More in our stories. ✨ . . . . . . . . . . #animalwelfarechallenges #animalwelfare #bloodlions #captivityfacinglions #lionresearch #getinvolved #animalcare #savingaspecies #conservation #lions #endangeredspecies #savetheenvironment #savetheworld #savetigers #savetheplanet #makeanimpact #animalnonprofit #wildlifenonprofit #nonprofitorganization #nonprofitsofinstagram #nonprofits #endangeredanimals #criticallyendangered #endangeredwildlife #stoppoaching #stoppoachers
FINALLY! 🦁 This week we captured our first lion. After searching for weeks, driving through the thickets and finally following we tracks, we spotted this beautiful big male. Because of the drought lions have been living in the bushes and only go out when they have to. But this one, wasn't shy at all! . . . #lion #lions #lionresearch #savannah #wildlife #bigcats #ecology #kenyanwildlife #kenya #naturephotography #wildlifephotography
This #throwbackthursday is from Lion Research Camp, Okavango Delta Botswana Africa!🦁This was my old research tent in the bush...My kind of oasis! ⛺️⠀ Do you enjoy camping? Where was the last place you set up camp? 🏕⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #naturalwellness #natureswellness #nature #getoutside #natureconnection #naturalconnection #okavangodelta #botswana #lionresearchcamp #tent #lionresearch #camping #camp #africa #survivalskills #bushtent #bushlife #wildafrica
This 1996 #throwbackthursday is from the Okavango Lion Research Project in Botswana, Africa! The "King of the jungle" is a fascinating animal indeed! 🦁⠀ ⠀ If you could participate in an animal research project, which animal would you want to research and why?✨Can't wait to hear! :-)⠀ ⠀ #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #naturalwellness #natureswellness #nature #getoutside #natureconnection #naturalconnection #okavangolionresearchproject #lionresearch #botswana #africa #kingofthejungle #lion #wildlife #africanwildlife
The Laikipia and Samburu ecosystems are still connected as proven by 3 young male lions. This is both exciting and encouraging news for it helps preserve the genetic health of both populations. Read our latest blog to find out more. https://www.lionlandscapes.org/post/mini-s-journey-a-highlight-from-2021 📷Mini's in Westgate Conservancy by Ewaso Lions. #Lions #conservation #wildlifeconservation #lionresearch #wildlifemonitoring
Lion collars send warning signals to our team when a lion is moving more slowly than normal and the Lion Rangers immediately follow up to investigate. On October the 5th we received such warnings from Felix's collar and when the rangers found him, he looked particularly smug. Read our latest blog and find out why! https://www.lionlandscapes.org/post/tracking-a-coalition-of-5-male-lions #Lions #conservation #wildlifeconservation #lionlandscapes #lionresearch #lioncollaring #wildlifemonitoring
We're back at it! Surveying for mountain lions in California for our three year, state wide effort working alongside Dr. Dellinger with @californiadfw. Check out this great video about this one of a kind study. This was made before our #RogueDogs got involved, but we're excited to be offering noninvasive surveys for this elusive felid. To watch the full video, head to @cougarconservancy's page. We love their mission to share how we can all #coexistwithcougars 👇🏾 Reposted from Cougar Conservancy's page: "This new video by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (@californiadfw) gives viewers a brief overview of some of the cougar research happening in the golden state. Check it out! Read the article, 'Science Spotlight: Counting Mountain Lions in California’s Back Country' at: bit.ly/CougarSpotlight." 😺Other resources to learn about mountain lions include @pantherapumas @markelbroch' book, 'The Cougar Condundrum.' 👉🏾 Follow the #OlympicCougarProject to learn about another project our detection dogs assisted their noses on with @pantheracats in our home state of Washington. 🍀 How lucky are we to have such an enigmatic species persisting in the wild in today's increasingly urbanized world? We know we feel fortunate to survey for, and get a glimpse inside this species secret life. 🐾💩🦁 #apexpredator #conservationdogs
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The ALERT research team in Chizarira National Park has just completed 6 weeks in the field in an effort to collar lions and elephants for the research that they are carrying out on these two vulnerable species. We work in partnership with the Parks Authority and with WWF. We have had many sleepless nights huddled in a camouflaged tent waiting for lions to come up to a meat-bait hung from a tree. We had one exciting night when a big male leopard came up, ate some bait and then sauntered off. Many similar nights were spent out with no success, so we decided to use a baited drop-door cage. We had immediate success when a big male lion was caught, sedated and collared and two nights later a lioness was collared. Success at last! We have been following these two lions and whilst the lioness has remained in the general area, the male has been moving between the capture site and the various deep gorges and rivers to the east #africanlion #africanwildlife #lion #lionresearch #wildlifetagging #wildlifemonitoring #wildliferesearch #chizarira #zimbabwe #Africa
Další značka, jejíž oficiálními distributory pro ČR jsme se stali, je Valhalla Tactical. Na jejich produkty se můžete těšit začátkem října na našem eshopu. #lionresearch #valhallatactical #armadaceskerepubliky #shooting #ar15
#victoriafallswildlifetrust #lionresearch #humanwildlifeconflict
V několika následujících příspěvcích Vám představíme značky, které na Českém trhu zastupujeme Arisaka Defense Tuto společnost založili Walter Fowler a William Roberson. Rodiny obou zakladatelů jsou úzce spjaty s armádou USA již od druhé světové války a Arisaka má v úctě muže i ženy sloužící v ozbrojených složkách. Oba zakladatelé jsou původem japonští Američané, proto zvolili název Arisaka k uctění svého kulturního dědictví a také jako průkaz úcty k Arisaka Nariakirovi, který býval jedním z nejznámějších japonských návrhářů zbraní. Japonská kultura se rovněž přímo promítá do způsobu chodu této firmy díky její houževnatosti, kolektivní spolupráci a všeobecné harmonii #arisaka #arisakadefense #lionresearch #armadaceskerepubliky
We collared the first lion of our expedition! It was a member of a new coalition of males that has taken over the eastern portion of Etola and Ditonga’s range. Drama is brewing! Darting lions at night is a daunting challenge. Visibility is low (for us) and we know that there are other lions waiting in the darkness. Photos: @kayakbikeskirepeat @insidenatgeo @lionrecovery @tusk_org @sacramentozoo @greatplainsconservation @naturalselectiontravel @jumbojunctioncamp #clawsconservancy #prideinourprides #protectthepride #savelions #lions #perpetualplanet #wildlifeconservation #wildlifephotography #nature #naturelovers
ALERT has several research and monitoring programs underway, with most of them being run from our research station in Chizarira National Park. Chizarira National Park (1910km2 in extent), lies in the north of Zimbabwe approximately 30kms south of Lake Kariba. We work closely with Park Management. It was World Ranger day recently. As a tribute to park rangers we share this photo of a ranger who accompanied us when we were tracking a collared lion in Chizarira. The projects in Chizarira National Park include research on lions and elephants in an attempt to obtain demographics, occupancy and movement data. We collar selected individuals and follow them via downloads from satellite and also follow-up by tracking on the ground. Other projects include vegetation monitoring; insect biodiversity assessments; bird records, and large predator occupancy using spoor surveys and camera traps. Regular updates will be given on the projects and we hope that you will embark on this conservation journey with us on one of the most unspoiled parks in Zimbabwe
What a throwback! This picture is from my time doing Lion Research in the Okavango Delta, Botswana! At this moment, we were tracking Lions by the Gomoti River!🦁⠀ ⠀ If you could pick one creature from ANYWHERE in the world to do research on, which one would you choose? Share with me! :-)⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #naturalwellness #natureswellness #nature #getoutside #natureconnection #throwbackthursday #naturalconnection #lionresearch #trackinglions #lions #botswana #okavangodelta #gomotiriver #africa #okavangodelta #botswana #ovavango #biologist #researchbiology
Happy #WorldLionDay 🦁 From @bill_given_safari's translocation and conditioned taste aversion research on African lions in Botswana to tracking mountain lions in our USA office's home state of Colorado to our @njozicamp biologists recording data on the lion populations of Ndutu and Serengeti - our team's work in the field of #bigcats continues to influence our biologist-designed trips and guest experiences on safari. ⠀ .⠀ 📷 TWS Tanzania guide @henry_faustine_akeyo ⠀ .⠀ #thewildsource #worldlionday #lions #Africanlions #mountainlions #bigcats #bigcatbiologist #Africansafari #lionsafari #photographicsafari #biologistdesignedtravel #conservationtravel #biologist #lionresearch
Happy Lion Day! Lions are the most socialble of all big cats with up to 30 individuals per pride, depending on the availabilityof food and water. Interestingly this also affects gender roles and responsibilities with the females being the main hunters, as the males guard the pride's territory and take care of the young during the hunt. Get in touch for a front row seat to witness their tactically hunting game, some playing 'center' and others 'wing'. Feel the adrenaline rush as they showcase their admirable teamwork and sign up for the once in a lifetime opportunity to monitor and track the lions with the @marapredatorconservation program for an even better understanding of the 'kings of the jungle'. #safarisbychameleon #lionday #worldlionday #wildlifeprotection #wildlifeconservation #wildlife #wildlifeexperience #wildlifeencounters #lionprotection #lionconservation #marapredatorconservationprogramme #liontracking #wildlifesafari #lionmonitoring #lionresearch #kenyasafaris #masaimara #kenya #africa #safari Photo credit: @michaelmansell
A day to celebrate with pride! 10 August marks World Lion Day. Lions’ conservation status is listed by the IUCN as Vulnerable or Critically Endangered. If you're involved in lion conservation and/or research, feel free to tag your organisation below so that we can help to spread awareness! 🦁 #worldlionday #lionconservation #panthera #conservationsym #africanconservation #conservationsouthernafrica #conservationmatters #lionresearch #theconservationsymposium2021
🇺🇸 Esstac, Arisaka defence, Scalarworks a mnoho dalších značek 🇨🇿 Nedávno jsme se stali oficiálními distributory Vše najdete na našem eshopu www.lion-research.com/ #scalarworks #arisakadefence #esstac #lionresearch #bohemia #armadaceskerepubliky #policiecr
This cute kid is the grandson of late Cecil, the famous lion of Hwange National Park. We were lucky enough to observe this little one, his siblings, mom and aunties. Taken with my Nikon D500 and the 70-200mm/ f2.8 whilst on safari with @africanbushcamps
Couldn't get the clear one but just wanted to share this beautiful sighting of this beautiful pride that I came across around @grumetifund Was outstanding seeing them 💗❤️❤️ #pride #lionking #lionlife #lioness #lionresearch #grumeti #singita #westernserengeti #Serengeti
And there she is.... #lion #lionrecovery #eyesinthenight #lionresearch #wild #niassareserve
Talk about a throwback! ⠀ ⠀ This is a photo of my research partner and I in the Okavango Delta in Botswana for the Lion Research Project back in 2000. ⠀ ⠀ It's hard to believe this was over 20 years ago! ⠀ ⠀ What were you up to 20 years ago? Share with me below!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #aloneshow #nicoleapelian #nicolesapothecary #throwbackthursday #throwbackphoto #tbt #lionresearch #okavangodelta #botswana
Yesterday, I went Rogue with a guest post at @roguewomenwriters My story focuses on the research trip I took to Botswana and Southern Africa prior to writing my newest Alexa Williams book, DEAD on the DELTA. The piece includes a shout-out to many of those who aided in the research: Wilderness Safaris, Robynne Kotze, Trans-Kalahari, Predator Programme, Simon Stobbs and more. And a special thanks to Gayle Lynds for hosting me on today's Rogue Women Writers!!! Link in bio 🔗 #authorblog #authorblogger #fictionauthor #suspensebook #bookresearch #researchtrip #botswanasafari #safariadventure #travelbotswana #deadonthedelta #SunburyPressBooks #suspenseauthor #guestblogger #lionresearch #roguewomenwriters
Join me for the first episode of DEAD on the DELTA, An African Adventure. This limited series of podcasts celebrates the release of my latest Alexa Williams novel, DEAD on the DELTA, and its setting, the African Wild. The six-segment podcast will air weekly and focus on topics like my own adventures on safari in East and Southern Africa, lion and other wildlife research, poaching and its impact on shrinking wildlife populations, and tips on taking your own safari. This initial episode focuses on the book, DEAD on the DELTA, with publicist Kim Lehman interviewing me about the novel, its themes, and its relationship to earlier books in the Alexa Williams suspense series. Link in bio ☝️ #podcast #Africa #books #botswana #CuriosityKills #suspenseauthor #safaripodcast #botswanasafari #elephantpoaching #elephants #lionresearch #newpodcast #newpodcastalert #poaching #wildliferesearch #Africanadventures #africanwildlife #bookseries #bookinterview #storiesofafrica #storiestotell #storytime #SunburyPressBooks #wildlifeconservation #wildlifeobsessed #wildlifeobservation
Today I was a research assistant to Ingela Jansson who is the founder of the Kope Lion project in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. Our mission today was to identify all the lion Cubs in the various prides around Ndutu by their facial features and unique patterns of their whisker spots. I captured the photo images whilst Ingela drew their facial features. We were then able to update the Ndutu Safari Lodge “Lion Board”. 31 individual lions in one day in the area. We estimate there to be 50 lions in the area. @ndutusafarilodge @kopelion @epicprivatejourneys #lionconservation #lionresearch
That was a cat-urday walk before Sunday! #lion at #queenelizabethnationalpark🐘🐗 , #uganda🇺🇬 . Short clip by #Adventureconsults guide #EricNdorere. #gamedrive , #ugandawildlifesafaris , #bigfivesafari , #africansafaris , #lionresearch .
The new boy at Ngweshla, Hwange
The President of Chad recently visited Zakouma National Park in Chad and was really impressed by the work being done. He encouraged Chadians to visit the park - which is really important as developing domestic tourism is critical in terms of increasing the resilience of tourism revenue. @AfricanParks in Chad are grantees of the LRF, and are supporting a combination of lion research and law enforcement there. The research is designed to identify what factors are limiting population growth so that @AfricanParks will be able to respond to this by engaging communities in those areas and increasing protection. The study has already discovered that there are more lions than previously thought in the driest parts of the park. 👏 Photo of lion cubs in Zakouma National Park by Peter Lindsey #zakoumanationalpark #lion #lions #lioness #lioncub #bigcats #lionconservation #lionrecovery #lionresearch #bigcatsofig #zakouma #chad
T H E K I N G. is sitting on the log that has saved his life that after noon when he escaped about 300 buffaloes that was chasing him . #life #toughlifelessons #king #lionking2019 #lionconservation #loonconservationtrust #lionresearch #tanzania #kopelion #kopelionproject #privatesafaritravel #romanwildlifefoundation
Tools of the trade. My grandpa always called these the ‘killer claws’. The idea being if this claw hooked in, it was the end of whatever it had attached to. The dewclaw acts like a thumb, and has a different direction of impact than the other claws and in a sense forms kind of like an anchor to prevent the other 4 claws from just tearing through the hide of a prey item. They are a typically a little bigger and a little more rounded. This young male’s dewclaws were definitely healthy. #wildlifebiology #houndsmen #pumas #capturework #IDFG #lionresearch
Starting the new year with a bang! Placing a GPS tracking collar on a young-adult male lion. He starts to hang out more and more by himself. A GPS collar was placed to track his movements and see where he likes to hang out and to see if he is successful with hunting. At the same time I re-adjusted the big females collar, as she gained some lick-down kilos 😉. All sitting nicely again. #wildlifeveterinarian #problemanimal #lion
We found them! Best Christmas present ever! The cubs are 6 months old and becoming more playful each day. Developing skills & learning through play is crucial to practice and hone their stalking and hunting skills to improve their chance of survival. Captured by @lelaniesnyman #kariegavolunteers #kariegagamereserve #nature #africa #travel #explore #lionresearch #lion #lioncub #volunteersouthafrica #conservation #wildlifevolunteer #conservationresearch #conservationvolunteer
It's time to feed up #lionresearch #lions #tanzanianationalparks #thanks #tanzania #serengeti #sunnysafaris #nyangeadventures #maasaimara #nature #natgeo #nike #natgeotravel #naturephotography #homesweethome #green #gogreen #animalcrossing #animeedits #wildographer #wildlife
Eat or be eaten
In December, we introduced you to an adorable lion cub named Ndito, who is growing up with her family in Tanzania’s Maasai Steppe. Remember that Ndito is a maasai word which means a lady. Swipe 👉🏿to see more photos of this beautiful pride. 📸African People & Wildlife👊🏿 . #ndito #simba #lion #pride #pridemonth #lionspride #africanpeopleandwildlife #community #jamii #awareness #wildlifeawareness #lionresearch #endangeredspecies @wwf @wwftanzania @bbcswahili
Dr. Craig Packer is a lion expert🦁, and he has been on the forefront of lion research for over four decades. He and his team has advanced our knowledge on all aspects of this iconic feline. Swipe to learn about his background + watch his interview on our website (in bio)! [stemtothesky.org] - - - - - #stemtothesky #stem #wildlife #lionresearch #scicomm #steminterviews #stemforstudents #science #technology #math #engineering #stemexposure #serengeti #stemcareers #snapshotserengeti #snapshotsafari #craigpacker #stemopportunities #stemprofessionals #UMN #stemeducation #ecology
I still remember the excitement of seeing the first litter of the lion pride after I started studying them for 2 years... 🦁 Lions can actually breed very fast when prey are plenty. And that’s the reason why the reserve where I worked at decided to use contraceptives on the lions when they first introduced the cats to the area. The contraceptives, however, had seriously disrupted their social dynamics, resulting in a few unfortunate fights and deaths. Animal behaviour and social dynamics often received less attention in reintroduction research, yet they are so fundamentally important for successful conservation. #lionresearch #Africa #savannah #bigcat #Panthera #Pantheraleo #nature #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #felids #ecology #socialbehaviour #animalbehaviour #socialdynamics #socialcats #big5 #largecarnivore #roar #lions #lionpride #lioncub
I had fun editing this one! The lighting was a bit harsh, but it made for a good black and white opportunity! This is a young male lion who was a part of a pride mostly in the Moremi Game Reserve - but on a stroke of luck, the pride came into the neighboring concession I was researching in. This was very exciting since the research organization I was assisting didn’t know the dynamics of this pride too well. . . . #lion #africanlion #okavango #okavangodelta #okavangolions #botswana #africa #wildlife #wildlifephotography #nature #naturephotography #natureshooters #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #wildlifeconservation #predatorconservation #lionresearch #yourshotphotographer #canonphotography #canon #canonusa #sigmalens
#ThrowbackThursday⠀ ⠀ Can you hear me now? Good 📞⠀ ⠀ When we radio track for lions in our research studies, getting the best radio signal is key. There weren't too many high points where we were in the Okavango Delta, Botswana, so this was the best that I could do!⠀ ⠀ Have you ever had the opportunity to track an animal? 🦁 I would love to know! Share below!⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ .⠀ #aloneshow #aloneonhistory #historychannel #wildernesssurvival #survivalskills #primitiveskills #survivalist #survivaltips #playoutside #getoutside #doctornicoles #wildlions #wildernesssurvival #survivaltips #radiotracking #radiotrack #trackinglions #lionresearch #canyouhearmenow #botswana #okavangodelta
Cheers to the great moment when I spotted this beauty with @shikhar.verma23 back in 2015. 🦁 . . . . . . . ------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------ #lion #indianlions #wildlife #wildlifephotography #gir #girforest #damananddiu #lionresearch #daman #wildliferesearch #wildlifephotography #outdoors #travelphotography #lioncub #lions #lioness #junglevibes #jungleadventure #junglephotography #safari #lionfamily #adventuretravel #aventure #savelions #majesticlion