• OBJECTION TO DEA PROPOSAL: QUOTA OF 800 LION SKELETONS PER ANNUMATTENTION: Mr Mpho TjianeDeputy Director: CITES Policy Development and ImplementationBiodiversity and ConservationMr Tjiane,As a scientific authority on Panthera leo with more than two decades of engagement in formalizing policy, the Global White Lion Protection Trust (GWLPT) strongly condemns and opposes the legalising of trade in. (whitelions.org)
  • Lions Panthera leo are social carnivores with in. (researchgate.net)
  • Was the Barbary lion, therefore, a subspecies of lion or simply the African lion Panthera leo leo (Linnaeus, 1758), that occupied north Africa on the coast of the Mediterranean? (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • From 2022 and into 2023, Lion Corporation (Korea) ("LCK") has been running a campaign offering two-packs of KODOMO Reliable Jelly Toothbrushes to first-time customers of baby food for children aged 0 to 2. (lion.co.jp)
  • Sea Lion Cove SMCA prohibits the commercial and recreational take of invertebrates, algae and other plants, but allows the take of all other species. (wikipedia.org)
  • This is pioneering research for giraffe and big cat conservation in Africa that could determine the fate of this species and subspecies, as lion populations fall and only a couple of thousand giraffes remain in the wild. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • A recently published article by the scientifically acclaimed Society for Conservation Biology, features a factual overview by lion ecologist Jason A. Turner of the history of white lions and the Global White Lion Protection Trust's conservation strategy for South Africa's iconic species, highlighting their critical conservation importance in light of the imminent threat to the survival. (whitelions.org)
  • Founded in 2003, The New Zealand Sea Lion Trust was established to provide protection to and education about this critically endangered marine mammal species. (tumbleweedtees.com)
  • Part of the conservation efforts has been captive breeding and reintroduction into the wild, as well as protection of natural habitats-in fact it is considered the flagship species for conservation efforts in the Brazilian Atlantic region. (denverzoo.org)
  • They will be auctioned by leading global auction house Bonhams, with funds raised providing vital support for Tusk's conservation projects protecting lion and other iconic African species. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • Lions are one of the world's most iconic species but are threatened with extinction. (researchgate.net)
  • Translocations (broadly defined here as the capture and movement of lions for various management purposes) have become an increasingly popular action for this species, but the wide arr. (researchgate.net)
  • The lion skulls were found to be Barbary lions from the time when this species of lion was kept by royalty as gifts from royalty or wealthy merchants from north Africa, quite probably. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Where these the same lion species? (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Endangered species conservation interns will gain hands-on, professional field experience, assisting scientists and researchers working on vital projects to protect our most vulnerable species. (gviusa.com)
  • What endangered species do GVI's wildlife conservation internships focus on? (gviusa.com)
  • What kind of work does an endangered species conservation intern do? (gviusa.com)
  • Who are our endangered species conservation research partners? (gviusa.com)
  • We also conduct awareness campaigns aimed at getting more people involved in the conservation of endangered species. (gviusa.com)
  • Comparative behavioral genomics exploits conservation of structure/function relationships across species to make inferences about the etiology of diseases and other behaviors. (nih.gov)
  • In view of such findings and the extent of global contamination, WWF considers that chemicals pose a very real threat to species conservation and to some of the world's most precious remaining wildernesses. (nih.gov)
  • This project is great for anyone who is passionate about wildlife conservation in Africa, and has an interest in working with lions and giraffes or the great outdoors. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • At the White Lion Trust our concern is for all lions across the globe, and particularly in Africa, this enlightening article by author Brian Jackman shares the story about the slow destruction of. (whitelions.org)
  • The Global White Lion Protection Trust is a registered NPO situated in a protected area of endemic bushveld in the Greater Timbavati, South Africa. (whitelions.org)
  • Once roaming most of Africa and parts of Asia and Europe, the population of lions is estimated to have declined by as much as 50% over the last 25 years. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • Because South Africa was unable to demonstrate the conservation value of canned lion hunting, the United States last week banned the import of all trophies from captive lion. (conservationaction.co.za)
  • White' lions occasionally occur in the Transvaal region of southern Africa, but these are not true albinos. (blankparkzoo.com)
  • It is said to be an extinct subspecies of the lion that lived in an area of Africa called the Barbary coast, which is that area of north Africa (Morocco to Egypt) that has its coastline on the Mediterranean 1 . (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Well, it seems that DNA of lions living in north Africa is available (was this from the skulls of Barbary lions kept in museums? (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Western north Africa was a natural source of lions for merchants trading in Europe up until it became extinct. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • The Asiatic lion is the only lion, today (2009), living outside sub-Saharan Africa. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Lions in South Africa. (gviusa.com)
  • On December 21, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (Recon Africa) announced that it had begun exploratory drilling for oil and gas in the Namibian portion of the Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA). (mongabay.com)
  • The White Lions are a sacred heritage to two local cultural groupings, the Sepedi and the Tsonga peoples, while being honoured by many other tribal groups in Africa, including the first nation of First Nations - the Khoisan/Bushmen peoples. (whitelions.org)
  • Mountain lions are carnivores, which means that they feed on other animals to survive. (worldatlas.com)
  • The Sea Lion Cove SMCA contributes to the protection of fragile abalone populations and the intertidal ecosystem. (wikipedia.org)
  • Shivani is a conservation biologist who dedicates her life to protecting lion populations in Kenya. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • Habitat loss and human conflict are the two main threats to lion populations and what drives her to tackle both aspects. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • As the top predator in African ecosystems, lions have lost more than 90% of their historical range, and few countries possess strong evidence for stable populations. (researchgate.net)
  • Sadly, wild lion populations face the risk of extinction from numerous threats including habitat loss due to encroachment by humans - farmers resort to poison, guns and snares to drive lions from their land. (bornfree.org.uk)
  • Trophy hunting and keeping lions in captivity are further issues that threaten to push populations towards extinction. (bornfree.org.uk)
  • The biological reaction to this decline was a gradual surge of the seal and sea lion populations, including in Cape Cod-which, taken in tandem with conservation efforts, has gradually restored the white shark population, although current estimates remain in the thousands. (medscape.com)
  • They theorised that because predators rely on being undetected by their prey for a successful attack, they could perhaps trick lions into thinking they had lost this advantage and ultimately to give up on the hunt. (edu.au)
  • Lions are ambush predators that rely on stalking, and therefore the element of surprise, so being seen by their prey can lead to them abandoning the hunt," says joint UNSW Science and Taronga Western Plains Zoo researcher Dr Neil Jordan. (edu.au)
  • Her work is a life-long commitment focusing on putting people at the heart of conservation, as well as conducting a lion population census, monitoring prey and mapping lion habitats. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • Raptorial birds, (eagles and hawks), snakes-anacondas, rainbow boas and jararacas- as well as tayras and ocelots can prey on golden lion tamarins. (denverzoo.org)
  • At the top of the food chain, lions only face threats that stem from human actions: habitat loss and fragmentation, prey depletion, human-lion conflict and poaching. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • Increased prey biomass and availability predicts that two apex predators, African lions and spotted hyaenas, should increase in abundance. (researchgate.net)
  • Edelson contended that hunters are not the only threat mountain lions and other big game face, and said the state is ignoring another key factor already driving down big-game numbers - mountain lions and their prey alike. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • Ironically that influence of lights, if used, is less on the lions but on the prey…so we didn't film or try to film any hunting at all. (mongabay.com)
  • In 1968 a study on the African, Cape (extinct), Asiatic and Barbary lion found that the same skull shape (very narrow post-orbital bar) existed in the Barbary and Asiatic lions only 10 . (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • The only current affirmed 11 subspecies is the Asiatic Lion or Indian Lion which lives in small area of northwestern India - Gir Forest (please see Lion Habitat ). (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • A cluster of distemper virus emerged in an Asiatic lion population in In- symptomatic and asymptomatic infections of severe fever with dia. (cdc.gov)
  • In early 2022, LRF issued a grant to Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to help them develop lion DNA profiling system. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • Following Linda Tucker's primary research on the White Lions, dating back to 1991, She began focusing on developing an eco-educational program designed to achieve harmonious coexistence between Lions, Land and People in one of the world's primary biodiversity destinations. (whitelions.org)
  • While the dramatic story of the The Last Lions follows the perils and tragedies of lion motherhood in one of the world's last untouched places-the Okavango Delta-this statistic hangs over the film, reminding us that the story we are witnessing is on the verge of extinction. (mongabay.com)
  • Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world. (e-clubhouse.org)
  • They describe how they painted eyes on the backsides of a select number of cattle in the Okavango delta region in Botswana where livestock rub shoulders with lions, leopards, spotted hyaenas, cheetahs and African wild dogs. (edu.au)
  • By August 1994, 85% of the Serengeti lion population had anti-CDV antibodies, and the epidemic spread north to lions in the Maasai Mara National reserve, Kenya, and uncounted hyaenas, bat-eared foxes, and leopards were also affected. (nih.gov)
  • We work with the Department of Conservation identifying and monitoring the local breeding population centered around the Otago and Southland coasts. (tumbleweedtees.com)
  • Illustration courtesy of Missouri Department of Conservation. (in.gov)
  • Our giraffe and lion conservation work in Kenya goes a long way in maintaining a habitat where the wild animals can flourish and breed in peace. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • The White Lion Trust has successfully re-introduced white lions into their natural habitat in a carefully phased, ground-breaking scientific program. (whitelions.org)
  • In 2007 she established EWASO Lions, a conservation organisation that uses scientific research and community outreach programmes to promote the co-existence between man and lions who share the same habitat. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • Mature humid lowland forest and secondary forest are the main habitat of lion tamarins, and their home range can cover 52-180 acres (21-73 ha). (denverzoo.org)
  • The Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department estimates about half, or 74,000 square miles, is suitable mountain lion habitat. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • We are a relatively small, tightly-run organisation which achieves much on a limited budget, with a long-standing commitment to ensure the flourishing of the endangered White Lions in their endemic habitat, and all that they represent as a critically important living heritage for humanity, nationally and internationally. (whitelions.org)
  • Although we celebrate lions every day, World Lion Day is when the entire world acknowledges the importance of lions and their role in Africa's rich ecosystems. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • The conservation projects we support provide not just protection for Africa's wildlife, but contribute to the livelihoods, economic stability and improved wellbeing for hundreds of thousands of people too. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • In honor of this special day, the LRF has released its latest progress report, which focuses on projects that we are supporting which are aimed at protecting Africa's wildest places for lions. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • The rural communities neighbouring the White Lions' endemic lands was classified one of South Africa's "poverty nodes", with a high orphan rate. (whitelions.org)
  • Most of us have seen at least one documentary on Africa's lions. (mongabay.com)
  • In an interview with mongabay.com, the Jouberts discuss their new film, the crisis facing lions, and how everyone can help save Africa's lions from extinction. (mongabay.com)
  • Has this been carried out on the 40 captive lions in Europe? (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Although the last wild lions from the Barbary coast were extirpated by the latest 1942 in Morocco, it is thought that the last true purebred captive lions of this subspecies were those belonging to the Sultan of Morocco. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Sadly, lions like King can fall victim to the exotic pet trade, or be subject to exploitation in zoos, circuses and other captive facilities. (bornfree.org.uk)
  • The special festival will highlight the entire city of Manado and is centered at 5 different areas, namely: the iconic Boulevard Area, Mount Tumpa Conservation Center, Manado Town Square, Lion Hotel, and the Sintesa Peninsula. (visitindonesia.co.in)
  • The most recent mountain lion attack on a human in Colorado was on March 11, 2020, and there have been 23 attacks in Colorado since 1990, CPW said. (themeateater.com)
  • Mountain lions, like cheetahs, have a flexible spine that lets them maneuver around obstacles or change the course of their run right away making them extremely fast runners and adept hunters. (worldatlas.com)
  • To raise awareness for a campaign to prevent the extinction of mountain lions in the Los Angeles area, the National Wildlife Federation and National Park Service in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area developed a specialty P-22 educational plush toy. (nwf.org)
  • The National Wildlife Federation and National Park Service work cooperatively to ensure a future for mountain lions and all wildlife in the park and region by collaborating on #SaveLACougars , an initiative to build the largest wildlife crossing in the world over one of the busiest freeways in the country to save a population of mountain lions from extinction. (nwf.org)
  • efforts brought this lion population back from the brink of 2016;21:637-40. (cdc.gov)
  • Current projects include longterm ecological studies on Serengeti lions, Conflict mitigation through conservation translocation to foster coexistence at the interface and trophy harvest monitoring and evaluation of hunted p. (researchgate.net)
  • The large, closely monitored Serengeti lion population was not affected in these epidemics. (nih.gov)
  • The White Lions have integrated with wild golden lions, and now several prides now roam freely in their ancestral heritage lands. (whitelions.org)
  • The luminous White Lions, as an ecological and cultural symbol of unification and good governance, provide an aspirant symbol in support of our commitment to achieve unity in people and unification of wildlands. (whitelions.org)
  • The White Lions are also recognised as a sacred heritage by Indigenous wisdom keepers from all continents. (whitelions.org)
  • We call these lively educational hubs ' StarLion Centres' , after the inspirational ancient myth that holds that the White Lions came from the Stars. (whitelions.org)
  • People living in and around 'Lion Landscapes' bear the cost of living with lions, both through livestock predation, and sometimes even conflict with humans. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • Innovative programmes aimed at fostering co-existence through lion conflict mitigation work and models where the economic benefits of having lions on the landscape can be realized, will only become more important in the future. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • As well as protecting some of the lions' greatest strongholds and mitigating human-lion conflict, Tusk invests in initiatives working with local communities to catalyse innovation, utilise technology, change attitudes, and provide economic stability and empowerment. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • Golden lion tamarins have long reddish golden fur with a mane that covers their ears and frames the dark almost bare face. (denverzoo.org)
  • Male lions have a brown mane, which tends to grow darker and fuller as the animal ages. (blankparkzoo.com)
  • It seems that the Barbary lion was different from "ordinary" African lions in that it had a thick dark brown mane and dark brown belly fur. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • One problem with saying that the Barbary lion can be distinguished from other lions on the basis of its mane is that a lions mane varies substantially anyway e.g. due to temperature. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Get involved in the Global One United Roar Talent Challenge - designed for youth worldwide to make a difference.Amazing prizes include a trip for 6 winners to the heart of White Lion territories - you'll be hosted by the Global White Lion Protection Trust, a leading conservation organisation operating out of. (whitelions.org)
  • Our ground-breaking community-based conservation organisation places education at the centre of its efforts to protect biodiversity and cultural diversity in our important wildlife region, one of the last lion ranges on the planet. (whitelions.org)
  • Funds raised through the Tusk Lion Trail will also support the livelihoods of poor communities living alongside wildlife, mitigating the huge economic impact of Covid-19 on their jobs and security. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • This seems a political and financial maneuver partly driven by outfitters that benefit from trophy mountain lion hunts. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • Painting eyes on the backsides of cattle in Botswana appears to prevent attacks from lions in landscapes where they coexist. (edu.au)
  • Painting eyes on the rumps of livestock can protect them from attacks by lions in landscapes where they coexist, a joint study from UNSW Sydney, Taronga Conservation Society Australia and Botswana Predator Conservation shows. (edu.au)
  • This is a statistic that shocked most attendees of Hideaways' conservation talk at a Belgium premiere of Disney's new Lion King film, where CEO Katja was invited to speak on behalf of CWF (Conservation & Wildlife Fund) . (apta.biz)
  • Helena Edelson - president and CEO of the Gardiner-based Large Carnivore Fund - said the increase was passed despite objections by some mountain lion hunters, sporting and conservation groups, and even state biologists - largely due to the support of big-game hunters and political special interests. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • For just $5 per month, you can support the SFS Writers Fund, which helps compensate your favorite ocean science and conservation bloggers for their efforts. (southernfriedscience.com)
  • We tested whether we could hack into this response to reduce livestock losses, potentially protecting lions and livelihoods at the same time. (edu.au)
  • The Global White Lion Protection Trust in partnership with P.A.L (Protecting African Lions) will be screening the compelling full length documentary Blood Lions on the 28th November 2015 at 14h30. (whitelions.org)
  • Many scholarship students, who have graduated from our Academy for LionHearted Leadership™ , go on to become " StarLion " champions and mentors in their community, with continued association with the Global White Lion Protection Trust , and its primary goals. (whitelions.org)
  • Reston, VA - For its Innovative Product of the Year Award, The Public Lands Alliance - which represents member organizations that serve over 600 public land sites across the United States - is recognizing work by National Wildlife Federation and partners to save a population of urban mountain lions. (nwf.org)
  • Did you know that since the 1994 release of the first The Lion King film we have lost 50 % of the wild lion population? (apta.biz)
  • About a third of the current wild population are the descendants of golden lion tamarins raised in human care. (denverzoo.org)
  • The most recent estimates put the total population of lions at approximately 22,5001 (IUCN Red List 2021), occupying less than 8% of their historic range. (tuskliontrail.com)
  • It is designed to support population management and effective monitoring of the legal and illegal trade of lions throughout the KAZA transfrontier conservation area. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • DNA profiling can be used to match confiscated lion parts to individuals in a population. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • Developing effective range-wide conservation plans are crucial but hampered by the relative lack of knowledge on specific threats facing each population and the socio-political context for conservation. (researchgate.net)
  • The Commission moved to increase the kill number for mountain lions , reducing their population by up to 40% in many areas. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • State game officials say to reduce the overall mountain lion population by 40%, hunters would need to take 86% more animals each year than they currently do, for at least the next six years. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • Conservation groups are celebrating a long-fought battle to protect the dwindling population of wolverine in the Northwest and northern Rockies. (publicnewsservice.org)
  • Then comes the lions, but not in person, just in this staggering, and little known, statistic: in the last 50 years we have gone from a population of 450,000 lions to 20,000 today, a 95% decline. (mongabay.com)
  • Review the final report on the risk assessment critique of the Population Management Plan for the New Zealand sea lion. (doc.govt.nz)
  • Review a risk assessment critique of the Population Management Plan for the New Zealand sea lion. (doc.govt.nz)
  • It is probable that this subspecies of lion survived in the High Atlas Mountains until the 1940s 6 . (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • To say that this subspecies of lion still exists in captivity could be a bit rash without genetic analysis. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • It is also thought that the behavior of these lions was different, living in small family groups, for instance 17 . (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • Lions are the only social cats and live in groups called prides. (blankparkzoo.com)
  • Lastly, DNA profiling can be applied to parentage analysis to further inform conservation management. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • GVI has been involved in conservation and addressing threats to our marine and terrestrial wildlife for over 20 years. (gviusa.com)
  • Workers performing conservation work at the Lion of Babylon. (google.com)
  • Work with conservation experts and preserve biodiversity for future generations. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • Work with the endangered Rothschild Giraffe and lions in the conservancy. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • As an environmental volunteer on our Savannah Conservation Project, you'll support the work of local conservationists to protect wildlife in the Soysambu Conservancy. (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • Her work at Ewaso Lions is highly revered and is supported by the Born Free Foundation and the Wildlife Conservation Network. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • This will be a very personal safari welcoming you to her world and supporting her on-going work with lion conservation. (spencerscotttravel.com)
  • My research work is on the evolutionary biology of African lions, with focus on behavioral ecology mechanisms for coexistance. (researchgate.net)
  • Your adoption will help provide support and care for lions who live in our sanctuaries, and help our conservation work. (bornfree.org.uk)
  • Adopting a lion helps to support Born Free's work to rescue lions from exploitation in captivity, and provide forever homes in spacious sanctuary surroundings, for those who are unable to live a life in the wild. (bornfree.org.uk)
  • By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. (e-clubhouse.org)
  • And Wildlife Artists Inc., the designer and manufacturer for the project has a reputation for high-quality products, long experience with public lands partners, and for their commitment to conservation with other items developed in their catalog. (nwf.org)
  • We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program , which works to eradicate blindness. (e-clubhouse.org)
  • P-22, the famous mountain lion who crossed two major freeways to find a new home in Los Angeles, has become an icon for the urban wildlife conservation movement and his story has captured the imagination of the world. (nwf.org)
  • Is wildlife conservation volunteering in Kenya right for me? (projects-abroad.com.au)
  • This fall's Wildlife Conservation Expo wrapped up recently, and in case you couldn't attend or. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • 6 Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) - Perú, Lima, Peru. (nih.gov)
  • Zimbabwe plans to sell more elephants and lions to China as part of a scheme to raise funds for conservation, its environment minister has said. (herokuapp.com)
  • A gorgeous adult mountain lion. (worldatlas.com)
  • Here are more interesting facts about the mountain lion. (worldatlas.com)
  • What Is A Mountain Lion? (worldatlas.com)
  • What Does A Mountain Lion Look Like? (worldatlas.com)
  • Unlike adults, mountain lion cubs have a spotted coat. (worldatlas.com)
  • An adult mountain lion in the snow. (worldatlas.com)
  • How Fast Can A Mountain Lion Run And How High Can It Jump? (worldatlas.com)
  • It wasn't that long ago that Charles Zelenka watched a mountain lion kill an elk in the middle of the night on his porch in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. (themeateater.com)
  • He was lucky enough to see the mountain lion through his window and chose to stay inside instead of opening the door to investigate the ruckus. (themeateater.com)
  • Footage from a nearby security camera confirmed the claws belonged to a mountain lion, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) said in the press release. (themeateater.com)
  • CPW officials think the same mountain lion might have been the culprit and was returning to Warren's home for another meal. (themeateater.com)
  • A different call to CPW nine days prior reported a mountain lion depredation of chickens and another housecat in the same area. (themeateater.com)
  • Though mountain lion attacks on people do happen, they are exceedingly rare," Joshua Lisbon, mountain lion researcher and outreach coordinator for MPG Ranch, told MeatEater. (themeateater.com)
  • Bobcat or Mountain Lion? (in.gov)
  • If the circumstantial evidence bears out, adult salmon returning from the ocean to the Columbia River Basin are being killed by seals and sea lions between the estuary and Bonneville Dam in alarming numbers, according to research by NOAA Fisheries. (nwcouncil.org)
  • Avoid areas where there are seals or sea lions, or where people are fishing with bait, both of which may attract sharks. (medscape.com)
  • Garth Owen-Smith, a great African conservation visionary and globally recognized pioneer in community conservation, died on 11th April after a long battle with cancer. (mongabay.com)
  • Every adult NZ sea lion t-shirt sold donates $5 to the NZ Sea Lion Trust . (tumbleweedtees.com)
  • Adult lions usually have a plain unspotted coat, light brown to dark ochre in color while cubs are marked with spots that sometimes persist on the legs and belly until they are fully grown. (blankparkzoo.com)
  • Judging by the tracks we found and the footage we have along with the victim's statement, we believe it is a young, sub-adult lion," CPW district wildlife manager Matt Sturdevant said. (themeateater.com)
  • however openly applauds the private sector and conservation ambassadors for having taken this opportunity to create much-needed awareness to conserve lions and our wilderness areas . (apta.biz)
  • Marked as an occasion to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation, Global Tiger Day - also known as the International Tiger Day - will be celebrated on Sunday. (org.in)
  • Saving lions is not a luxury: it is both an ecological and cultural necessity. (whitelions.org)
  • In the early 1970's there were only 200 Golden Lion Tamarins in the wild, and were considered critically endangered, due to deforestation and trade trapping for pets and lab animals. (denverzoo.org)
  • But with intensive conservation efforts there are about 3,200 in the wild and in 2003 were upgraded to "endangered" status. (denverzoo.org)
  • The heaviest weight recorded for the African lion, as set out in the best known wild cat book, states a weight of 201 kg. (pictures-of-cats.org)
  • The same data will also be used to complement the recently developed lion localizer traceability system, providing enhanced resolution for the geographic traceability of confiscated lion parts in the KAZA region. (lionrecoveryfund.org)
  • Flip Stander, the Desert Lion researcher, had to struggle through raging rivers to get to some of his camera traps on the flood plains. (africa-adventure.com)