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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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.

3 days ago

Kope Lion
“To watch a lion in the wild is to witness the essence of freedom and strength”George Schaller, legendary wildlife biologist and conservationist.Every scar on his face tells a story of survival. In his presence, you feel the raw power and wild spirit of Africa.We must protect these icons, not only for their own sake but for the balance of the entire ecosystem 🦁📷: @bobbyjosafaris ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

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In March, we collared Larmasi-A in the Crater highlands. Since then, he has been making more and more visits into the Ngorongoro Crater, fascinating attempt at dispersal that we’re closely monitoring.This video shows his movements and highlights just how important it is to follow these lions’ paths as they navigate complex landscapes and social dynamics.As Ingela writes, “While I’m sharing this with you, I’m actually sitting just 15 meters away from Larmasi himself, hidden in thickets, completely invisible except for the booming signals from his collar revealing his presence.”Every movement tells a story. Thank you for following along as we work to secure a future where lions and people can coexist.#kopelion #ngorongoro #lionconservation #humanwildlifecoexistence #communityconservation #livingwithlions #ngorongorolions #coexistence #ngorongoroconservationarea #ngorongorocrater ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago

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A young cub looks up at its mother, a moment that perfectly captures the deep bonds and quiet lessons passed down in a lion pride. In the Ngorongoro, these strong maternal connections are vital for survival, guiding each new generation to navigate challenges and grow into future leaders.At KopeLion, we work to protect these family groups, supporting coexistence so that cubs like this one can look forward to a wild future.Happy #caturday 🦁 ... See MoreSee Less
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