Archives for August 2016

To follow the movements of lions in and outside Nairobi National Park we have fitted some animals with satellite collars. In July 2016 a new successful collaring took place. Quite special as our partner Kenya Wildlife Service requested the collaring of one specific lioness. A real challenge to locate, sedate and collar her. Luckily we had her full cooperation. Read More

In the first week of July, three lion researchers from West and Central Africa made a study trip to Botswana. Originally, these researchers were planning to participate in the meeting of the  (African Lion Working Group), which took place earlier this year in Botswana. Unfortunately, it was impossible to arrange the visa in time for the meeting, and the trip was postponed to July.Read More