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Recovering Lions, Restoring Landscapes

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Lion populations have declined by half in just a quarter century. Their loss signals the loss of the wild in Africa. But, lions can return.

Learn why lions are in trouble and what we can do to help.

If Africa’s parks and reserves were resourced and managed effectively and the communities around them were supported, we could have three to four times the number of lions as we have today. Lion recovery is within our grasp.

The Lion Recovery Fund (LRF) invests in the most innovative and effective projects across Africa that can recover lions and restore their landscapes. The LRF seeks, assesses, and invests in the best ideas for lion recovery from institutions large or small, with 100% of every dollar donated deployed directly on the ground.

Read our February 2023 Progress Report for a more detailed look into the focus of our investments.

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Through strategic investments and collaboration with other public and private donors, the Lion Recovery Fund aspires to double the number of lions in Africa, regaining those lions lost over the past 25 years.

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Gathering Vital Data with Camera Trap Surveys

Ecologists and rangers from Tanzania Wildlife Authority received training from Lion Landscapes on how to manage camera trap grids for...

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Panthera’s Efforts to Rebuild Gabon’s Lion Population

Gabon’s lions were believed to be locally extinct until a male was captured on a camera trap in Plateaux Batéké...

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Reducing Human-Lion Conflict in Namibia

The investments from the Lion Recovery Fund have helped the Kwando Carnivore Project improve the integrity of cattle kraals along...

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Recent Papers Detailing Guidelines on Lion Reintroductions

Lion reintroductions are costly and can be controversial if not handled correctly. To help guide reintroductions, Dr. Peter Lindsey, Director...

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Recovering West African Lion Populations

Senegal’s Department of National Parks and Panthera have partnered to successfully GPS collar six Critically Endangered West African lions in...

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The Danger that Snares Pose to Wildlife

The use of snares is becoming rampant throughout Africa and Asia. Snare-inflicted wounds are one of the biggest dangers that...

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Gathering Vital Data with Camera Trap Surveys

Ecologists and rangers from Tanzania Wildlife Authority received training from Lion Landscapes on how to manage camera trap grids for...

Read More
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Stories

Panthera’s Efforts to Rebuild Gabon’s Lion Population

Gabon’s lions were believed to be locally extinct until a male was captured on a camera trap in Plateaux Batéké...

Read More
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Stories

Reducing Human-Lion Conflict in Namibia

The investments from the Lion Recovery Fund have helped the Kwando Carnivore Project improve the integrity of cattle kraals along...

Read More
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News

Recent Papers Detailing Guidelines on Lion Reintroductions

Lion reintroductions are costly and can be controversial if not handled correctly. To help guide reintroductions, Dr. Peter Lindsey, Director...

Read More
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Stories

Recovering West African Lion Populations

Senegal’s Department of National Parks and Panthera have partnered to successfully GPS collar six Critically Endangered West African lions in...

Read More
Snares

Stories

The Danger that Snares Pose to Wildlife

The use of snares is becoming rampant throughout Africa and Asia. Snare-inflicted wounds are one of the biggest dangers that...

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