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.

Kope Lion is at Ndutu, Tanzania.

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Volume up to hear her breathing.The KopeLion team and our veterinarian are closely monitoring her breathing rate throughout the immobilisation procedure to ensure she remains stable and safe. ... See MoreSee Less

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On Valentine’s Day, we replaced lioness Nang’ida’s collar to retrieve valuable activity level data collected since July 2023.The previous collar recorded movement patterns linked to specific behaviours, helping us better understand how lions use the landscape and respond to environmental change. It has now been replaced with a standard GPS collar so monitoring can continue.Nang’ida separated from the Twin Hills Sister pride in 2024 with her two male cubs, then around 1.5 years old. This followed the takeover of the area by the Team Tano male coalition. She successfully kept both cubs safe, and they were last observed in January 2026.She remains alone.Within 24 hours of collaring, Nang’ida hunted a wildebeest and its calf on her own.Her story continues to unfold, and we will continue to follow her movements closely.Thanks to the wonderful Dr Wambura for his assistance in this procedure and to Ndutu Safari Lodge for hosting us.📷: Bobby-Jo Photography ... See MoreSee Less

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Much needed rain in Ndutu.Collared lioness Nemambai and her cubs taking a quiet moment between showers.After weeks of dust and heat, the grass is finally greening and Ndutu feels alive again.Small moments like this remind us how closely their lives are tied to the seasons.🎥: Bobby-Jo Photography ... See MoreSee Less

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