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Press Release: The New Lion Economy: Unlocking the value of lions and their landscapes

Building Bridges for Conservation: The Second Lion Footprint Forum

When lion experts from across Africa and beyond gathered for the second Lion Footprint Forum, the energy was unmistakable. Organized by Wildlife Conservation Network’s Lion Recovery Fund (LRF), and supported by The Walt Disney Company as part of Disney’s Mufasa: The Lion King “Protect the Pride” campaign, the forum spotlighted continued efforts to help double lion populations by 2050 and brought together conservation actors under the banner of "People and Lions: Reducing the Cost and Unlocking the Value of Coexistence." These experts tackled one of conservation's most complex challenges: how people and lions can share landscapes safely, sustainably, and with mutual benefit.

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The Major Threats to Lions

Oct 4, 2021
When people think of lions, the assumption is that they must undoubtedly be flourishing in...
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The Ecological Role of Lions

Sep 20, 2021
Lions are the apex predator of the African savanna, playing a critical role in managing...
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The King of the Lion Pride

Sep 9, 2021
Unlike all other cats, the physical distinction between male and female lions is unmistakable—a mature...
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Guardians of the Trench: Protecting Uganda's Wildlife and People

Sep 1, 2021
In Uganda, there is a trench that serves as a boundary between Queen Elizabeth National...
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Where the Wild Lions Roam

Aug 26, 2021
Roaming from the southeastern stretches of Europe through nearly all of Africa and eastward to...
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New LRF Progress Report on World Lion Day

Aug 9, 2021
World Lion Day honors the king of beasts and raises awareness for Earth's remaining lions....
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The Impact of the LRF and the Lionscape Coalition

Aug 2, 2021
andBeyond, one of the primary members of the Lionscape Coalition, has produced a video highlighting...
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Celebrating Rangers on World Ranger Day

Jul 30, 2021
This World Ranger Day, we honor the men and women serving as rangers in Africa’s...
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