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CSI-style ‘lion DNA fingerprinting’ leads to conviction of poachers
Wildlife crime is a multi-billion-dollar industry. After drug, arms, and human trafficking, the illegal trade in wildlife is among the most lucrative forms of crime, with an estimated value of over $20 billion per year according to Interpol. Gaining insight into trafficking routes and poaching hotspots is therefore crucial.
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A special project in South Sudan
In South Sudan lies a vast and difficult-to-access area covering approximately 18 million hectares. Yet it is this inaccessibility that is also offering exceptional opportunities for wildlife. The Boma–Bandingilo landscape is known for the largest terrestrial mammal migration on Earth, with millions of tiang antelopes, gazelles, and kob migrating through the area each year.
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A new collaboration with the West Africa Conservation Network
For many years, the Leo Foundation has maintained a strong presence in West Africa. We are actively involved in the last two remaining strongholds for lions in the region: the border area between Senegal and Guinea, and the border region of Benin, Burkina Faso, and Niger. In addition, there is another protected area that most likely still harbors a small but important lion population: Kainji Lake National Park in Nigeria.
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Successful nature auction ends with sad news
On October 1st, board members Monja, Marieke and Kim attended the 14th Nature Day at Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem. GlobeGuards organized an auction of nature experiences for international conservation. GlobeGuards is a partnership of several small conservation organizations, including the Leo Foundation. Each organization within the GlobeGuards offered various auction items to benefit their chosen cause.
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Wolves in the Netherlands feed mainly on wild animals – but also target grazing cattle in areas with less prey
Wolves in the Netherlands mainly feed on wild animals such as wild boar and red and roe deer. But in areas such as Drenthe where these are scarce they also prey on free-roaming cattle used for nature conservation. This is according to new research analysing wolf scat across the country.
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New Study: Fishing Cats Have Much Larger Home Ranges Than Previously Thought
A recent study in Nepal revealed that the fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus) has a significantly larger home range than previously assumed. GPS tracking in the Koshi Tappu Wildlife Reserve found that home ranges of these rare cats average between 29 and 40 square kilometers.
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Niokolo Koba National Park no longer endangered: Successful training for Rangers and Eco-guards
Recently, UNESCO decided to remove Niokolo Koba National Park in Senegal from the list of endangered World Heritage sites. This is a fantastic achievement for the Senegalese government and all involved parties. The park, established in 1954 and designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1981, is one of the last habitats for the critically endangered West African lion and the African wild dog.
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In Memoriam Kennedy Kaminju Kariuki 05/11/1988 – 28/12/2023
On the 30 th of December 2023, we received the sad message that our Kenyan colleague, Kennedy Kaminju Kariuki died on December 28 in the NW hospital in Nairobi at the age of 35 years from organ and heart failure. Kennedy was a PhD candidate at the CML, Leiden University.
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A video documentary about our work in Nepal
It’s hard to describe the atmosphere of the jungle, the sounds of the birds, the buzzing of the insects. Similarly, it’s hard to grasp what it’s like living with tigers, if you’re just a visitor, and don’t have to live with them every day.
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