African Lions

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Urgent action: Even in protected areas, prey depletion and bushmeat snares pose serious risks. Many African countries have set aside significant
protected areas that could support three to four times the current lion population if they were adequately funded and managed. Photo: Supplied

Poaching for body parts poses ‘existential threat’ to lions

Scientists warn that rising demand in Africa and Asia is fuelling targeted poaching and could push some lion populations towards local extinction

Sheree Bega