We’re delighted to announce that through KopeLion has received a grant from @insidenatgeo, through Ingela Jansson, our Co-founder, and Nat Geo Explorer. With a goal to support the long term viability of lions across the Greater Serengeti ecosystem, its focus will be on expanding our work with the addition of an Ilchokuti zone, building our Ilchokutis’ skills to further assist in their communities with animal health, wound treatment, basic first aid, and to support the monitoring of lions recovering and settling their former habitats in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
We’re also grateful for the generous support over the last few months from the Protection of at Risk Wildlife (PAW) Foundation, to Maliasili Initiatives, and to Puneet and his family, and to NABU for a renewed three-year grant specifically supporting lion monitoring and conflict mitigation.

We’re excited about a new initiative with Milkywire – ‘a new way to discover, connect and donate to grassroots organisations saving the planet’ – where Ololotu will be the face of KopeLion.
And, we are hugely thankful to all the many, many people (Rex Rogers, Rosemary Osmond, Dale Anderson, Daniela Sieff, Christa Sprinkle, Lara Behr to name but a few…) who big-heartedly support us in all sorts of different ways.

We couldn’t do it without you! Thank you!

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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.

7 days ago

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ᴍᴇᴇᴛ ᴍᴀꜱᴀɴᴊᴀ ᴛᴜʟɪᴛᴏMasanja 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.📷: Bobby-Jo Photography ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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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.📷: @bobbyjophotography ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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Recent sighting by Ndolok. A powerful reminder of how life and survival shift with the seasons in the Ngorongoro landscape.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.📸: @ndolokikoyo #kopelion #lionconservation #corridoroftolerance ... See MoreSee Less
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