While many are celebrating the majestic recovery of the Asiatic Lion from the brink of extinction, it is still too early to celebrate. Politics is currently stalling the conservation of lions in India, while the illegal wildlife trade threatens their African counterparts, which truly are struggling. Habitat loss and the depletion of natural prey are also major contributing factors due this concerning population decline.
In Episode 13, Peter Lindsey, the Director of the Lion Recovery Fund (Wildlife Conservation Network), elaborates on these threats. The issue of canned hunting is also touche upon. Lastly, we talk about a few of the exciting lion conservation projects across Africa.
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