In almost every wildlife programme the Lion is the undoubted star of the show. Whenever anyone thinks of the wildlife in Africa, an image of a golden pride of lions trekking across the savannah comes to mind. These incredible big cats may be a symbol of strength in the animal kingdom, but lion conservation efforts are needed now more than ever to prevent the decline of this amazing animal. Lions once roamed across vast swathes of land in both Africa and Asia, but as their two major threats of habitat loss and hunting become ever more prominent, the fate of the lion is well and truly uncertain.
This is why here at The Great Projects we are delighted to be able to offer you the chance to take part in one of our incredible lion conservation projects! You can travel to South Africa or even Namibia to immerse yourself in the world of the planet's most famous big cat. Lion conservation projects are crucial to the survival of this big cat, so why not sign up to a project and help now!
Although a population of 20,000-30,000 may seem like a lot, in the grand scheme of things it spells danger for the lion. Over the last 20 years, their numbers have plummeted by around 30% and today over 40% of their population is in decline.The lion was not placed under the protection of the Endangered Species Act until December 2015, and this could go some way as to explaining why their numbers continued to drop at such an alarming rate. Now that they are on the list, the hope is that their species will be able to recover.
Lions may be an apex predator, but they are coming under increasing pressure from human-based threats. Two of the biggest of these threats are:
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Experience hands-on volunteering in Africa in the heart of the beautiful Namibian wilderness!
Volunteer with the 'Big Five' and the Born Free Foundation in one of South Africa's finest game reserves.
Assist in vital conservation efforts in South Africa, working to protect the iconic ‘Big 5’.
