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Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and constructive year, enabling pastoralists and lions to coexist in Ngorongoro.
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Kope Lion
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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Masanja Tulito says his job is ‘like being on honeymoon’. Known for his constant good humour and positivity, Masanja brings energy and dedication to his work. His respect for his role and tireless efforts continue to make a real difference in Ndiyani on the southwestern rim of the crater.![]()
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📷: Bobby-Jo Photography
Male lions might look relaxed, but life for them is far from easy. Their days are spent defending territory, facing rivals, and protecting their pride. A rare moment of calm for #caturday.![]()
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📷: @bobbyjophotography
Recent sighting by Ndolok. A powerful reminder of how life and survival shift with the seasons in the Ngorongoro landscape.![]()
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These are the Twin Hill Sisters, Nemembai and her sister, seen here with their eight cubs. During the dry months, giraffes make up a large part of lions’ prey in the Ndutu area. When other prey becomes scarce and water is limited, lions often take on these towering giants. Once the rains arrive and the wildebeest return, they quickly become the lion share.![]()
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📸: @ndolokikoyo ![]()
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