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Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and constructive year, enabling pastoralists and lions to coexist in Ngorongoro.

KopeLion Annual Report 2022

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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.

2 weeks ago

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Big news for lion conservation!Congratulations to Dr. Nicholas Dussex and Dr. Ingela Jansson Kope Lion of KopeLion, on the publication of their important new paper:Dussex et al. 2025 – “Constraints to gene flow increase the risk of genome erosion in the Ngorongoro Crater lion population.”This groundbreaking study sheds light on the genetic isolation of the iconic Ngorongoro Crater lions and the urgent need to protect their future through science-led conservation.A huge shoutout to the entire research team for their dedication to safeguarding Africa’s lions—this is a vital step forward for conservation genetics and coexistence efforts in the region.Read the full paper here: rdcu.be/eiBW9📷: Bobby-Jo Safaris ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Our first full staff meeting of the year brought together the KopeLion team—including our Ilchokuti—for a valuable time of learning, collaboration, and connection.The meeting also kicked off preparations for our April–July lion survey, ensuring everyone is aligned and ready. These biannual gatherings strengthen both our work and our team spirit on the ground.Check out the outdoor cinema in the last two photos 🤣 ... See MoreSee Less
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