KopeLion News

  • Published On: December 22, 2025

    We cannot take coexistence for granted.

    As we close 2025, our hearts in Kakesio are heavy. Between August and November, three male lions were lost in one of the most important lion corridors in the southeastern Greater Serengeti. Communities and lions in Kakesio need your support today.

  • Published On: May 2, 2024

    Paying for the Presence of Lions – CIP Final Report

    The results of our 3 year Conservation Incentive Payments (CIP) trial are out.

    KopeLion and the TAWIRI lion research project presented them to stakeholders, including community leaders, NCAA, TANAPA, TAWIRI, MNRT, and tourism operators, in Karatu and to all the villages that participated.

  • Published On: February 1, 2024

    The unpredictability of conservation efforts

    Despite facing unforeseen and significant challenges in 2021 and 2022, […]

  • Published On: June 6, 2023

    KopeLion Annual Report 2022

    Enjoy a summary of KopeLion’s 2022 – a busy and […]

  • Published On: May 23, 2023
    Wound treatment training at Kakesio.

    New Kakesio corridor of tolerance

    Three new ilchokuti in Kakesio With the success of our […]

  • Published On: November 28, 2022
    Roimen and Mussa talk with the Nyangulo (the warrior age set) in Ndutu, Ngorongoro.

    2022 Wrap

    It's #GivingTuesday today, and after a whirlwind of a year for KopeLion, we'd like to say thanks for all the support that we've received from everyone, our donors, supporters, our hardworking team, the authorities we work closely with, the Ngorongoro community, and those who say, 'well done', 'sorry' or simply listen.

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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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4 days ago

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Merry Christmas and happy holidays from all of us at KopeLion 🦁🎄Thank you to our wonderful supporters, partners and friends for being part of the KopeLion family this year. Your support, encouragement and belief in our work mean more to us than we can say.We hope your festive season is full of joy, laughter and time with those you love. Thank you for being on this journey with us and for sharing another year together. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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Right now in Kakesio, one of the most important lion corridors in the Greater Serengeti has suffered a devastating blow. Between August and November, three male lions were lost, most likely poisoned in retaliation after rising livestock conflict. These are lions that help keep lion populations connected between Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Maswa and Kakesio and their loss ripples through the whole ecosystem. For three years we watched this corridor come back to life. Lion sightings increased. Community tolerance grew. But now conflict has surged and the future of coexistence hangs in the balance. We need your support today.Every contribution makes a difference, no matter how big or small! This holiday season, let’s stand with communities and lions alike. When people and wildlife thrive together, everyone wins.👉 Support the Kakesio Emergency Appeal now: kopelion.org/donate/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Kope Lion is at Ndutu, Tanzania.

2 weeks ago

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Lion update from Ndutu 🦁A great day out on patrol with Ndolok bringing us a positive lion update from Ndutu.A total of 12 lions were seen across two areas and all are looking healthy and doing well.In Injura, two lions were spotted including female Nang’ida alongside TWH 45.In Esusunoto, a larger group of ten lions was found made up of six females and four males. Among them were Lopukudet, Hermes M 22 Q and M 22 Q moving confidently with the group.Strong males, relaxed females and a pride clearly doing well in their landscape. Always encouraging to see.📷: @ndolokikoyo ... See MoreSee Less

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