Lions from Botswana

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Beverly Joubert: " Lions are not the most skilled tree-climbers, but they’ll take to the branches if it suits them. Young cats – with their boundless, adventurous spirits – are often more inclined than adults to explore the treetops. It’s also the sort of behaviour that can vary from pride to pride and it's possible that some lions climb more regularly than we think. In truth there is probably a lot about these big cats that we do not yet know. Their population numbers, for example, are not entirely clear. Estimates sit at around 20,000 lions left in Africa and we know that numbers are declining, but by how much exactly remains debatable. Counting cats in the wild can be difficult, and unreliable survey methods often result in inaccurate estimates. Thankfully, researchers are working on new methods of measuring lion population numbers that will hopefully yield more precise results. It’s a vital step forward in ensuring that these big cats are effectively protected.⁣"

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