Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward
Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Making the 1st payments for the Conservation Incentive Payments pilot in Misigiyo Ward

Having counted and verified all observations of lion presence in the two administrative wards of Misigyo and Ngorongoro between October – January, we held the first ceremonies to announce how much the villages have earned during the period. Each of the 6 villages earned the maximum amount that has been set for lion presence in their areas – 3 million shillings each and therefore a total of 18 million shillings. While we continue to count the next 4 months of lions we’re interested to hear from the villages how the funds will be utilized. We’d like to thank all the communities who agreed to take part in this groundbreaking pilot project, the NCA Authority for their support, and the Lion Recovery Fund who never gave up on their belief that we could make this happen.

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 - Jan 2021

Map showing the collared lions tracking and additional lions sightings in Misigiyo ward from Oct 2020 – Jan 2021

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KopeLion Inc. (short for Korongoro People’s Lion Initiative) is a non-profit NGO registered in USA and in Tanzania. Our mission is to foster human-lion coexistence through participatory research and sustainable community-based conservation.

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“To watch a lion in the wild is to witness the essence of freedom and strength”George Schaller, legendary wildlife biologist and conservationist.Every scar on his face tells a story of survival. In his presence, you feel the raw power and wild spirit of Africa.We must protect these icons, not only for their own sake but for the balance of the entire ecosystem 🦁📷: @bobbyjosafaris ... See MoreSee Less

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Kope Lion is at Ngorongoro Crater.

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In March, we collared Larmasi-A in the Crater highlands. Since then, he has been making more and more visits into the Ngorongoro Crater, fascinating attempt at dispersal that we’re closely monitoring.This video shows his movements and highlights just how important it is to follow these lions’ paths as they navigate complex landscapes and social dynamics.As Ingela writes, “While I’m sharing this with you, I’m actually sitting just 15 meters away from Larmasi himself, hidden in thickets, completely invisible except for the booming signals from his collar revealing his presence.”Every movement tells a story. Thank you for following along as we work to secure a future where lions and people can coexist.#kopelion #ngorongoro #lionconservation #humanwildlifecoexistence #communityconservation #livingwithlions #ngorongorolions #coexistence #ngorongoroconservationarea #ngorongorocrater ... See MoreSee Less

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Kope Lion is in Singida, Tanzania.

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A young cub looks up at its mother, a moment that perfectly captures the deep bonds and quiet lessons passed down in a lion pride. In the Ngorongoro, these strong maternal connections are vital for survival, guiding each new generation to navigate challenges and grow into future leaders.At KopeLion, we work to protect these family groups, supporting coexistence so that cubs like this one can look forward to a wild future.Happy #caturday 🦁 ... See MoreSee Less

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