Living with Lions

Across Africa lions and other great predators are disappearing.

Until recently scientists believed there were 100-200,000 lions living in Africa. A recent survey involving lion specialists across the continent has found that the number has dropped dramatically to approximately 23,000, and most of these are living in protected national parks. But outside these parks lions are being killed at an alarming rate, and unless urgent action is taken, they may be completely wiped out from these unprotected areas.

Follow the links on the left to find out more about this conservation crisis, and about the work of three projects in Kenya – the Laikipia Predator Project, the Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation Project, and Lion Guardians that are trying to save the wild lions outside national parks, or click on the buttons below to read the latest blogs from the field.