By Carlien Mulder | Marketing Coordinator
Poaching doesn't only threaten individual lions - it threatens the long-term survival of entire populations. Through science, monitoring and collaborative conservation, we can identify emerging threats early and strengthen the protection of these magnificent animals.
Thanks to your generous support, we continue to work alongside the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) to help protect lions in the Kruger National Park from the ongoing threat of poaching.
An essential part of protecting wildlife is understanding the health and status of the populations we are working to conserve. During 2024, EWT completed an extensive lion population survey across approximately 4,482 km² of the South region of the Kruger. Covering more than 10,400 kilometres over a three-month period, the survey used advanced scientific monitoring techniques to identify individual lions and estimate population size and distribution.
The survey estimated approximately 155 lions over one year of age within the study area, providing one of the most up-to-date assessments of this important population. Just as importantly, it established a robust scientific baseline that will allow conservationists to monitor future trends and measure the effectiveness of ongoing protection efforts.
While the survey confirms that lions continue to persist in this landscape, it also reinforces why continued vigilance is so important. Lions remain vulnerable to threats associated with poaching, making regular monitoring, rapid response and collaborative conservation essential to securing their future. The findings from this research help conservation teams prioritise resources, strengthen protection strategies and make informed management decisions based on the best available science.
Your support is helping to make this possible.
Together with EWT and our conservation partners, we are investing in the science, monitoring and frontline conservation efforts needed to better protect Kruger's lions and the ecosystems they depend upon.
Thank you for standing with us in the fight to protect one of Africa's most iconic species.
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