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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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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.
These young males from the Munge Pride are still roaming with their mother, Martian (MG 143), the last female of their pride. But exciting times are ahead—these brothers are on the brink of independence, ready to form a coalition. If all goes well, they’ll join forces with three males from Lake Aare, creating a powerful coalition of five!![]()
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These lions are vital to the balance of the Crater’s ecosystem, and we’re excited to see what the future holds for them as they step into their roles as kings of the Crater. 🦁🌍![]()
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📸 Photo Credit: Dennis Peshut![]()
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Lincoln Park Zoo Lion Recovery Fund PAW Foundation ![]()
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Meet Lazaro, one of our dedicated Ilchokuti from Misigiyo and a true leader in lion monitoring. 🦁 He heads a team of six Ilchokuti, tracking lions to help protect both wildlife and local communities.![]()
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In this photo, he's using a radio antenna on Oltiani Mountain to locate LAG5, the newly collared male lion who had a recent adventure outside the conservation area! Lazaro is tracking to ensure the lion is in a safe area. With no access to computers in the field, these handheld tools are essential for real-time tracking.![]()
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Another large male lion was successfully collared, but not without a bit of drama! After venturing outside the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, he was discovered in a maize field, posing a threat to the local community. Thanks to the swift action of Ngorongoro rangers and vets, he was safely relocated back to the conservation area where he was born.![]()
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Like many male lions, he has been driven away from the pride as he matures and will now lead a nomadic life until he creates his own. It's rare for lions to stray from the conservation area, making this a first for KopeLion.![]()
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He’s now safely nestled in a mountainous area—a stark reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife and the surrounding human communities. 🦁 🐾![]()
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