There is a world somewhere between reality and fiction. Although ignored by many, it is very real and so are those living in it. This forum is about the natural world. Here, wild animals will be heard and respected. The forum offers a glimpse into an unknown world as well as a room with a view on the present and the future. Anyone able to speak on behalf of those living in the emerald forest and the deep blue sea is invited to join.
Dereck Joubert: " Whether it’s habitat loss, poaching, human-wildlife conflict or trophy hunting, lions today face unprecedented threats due to human activity – and raising awareness about this is an essential part of the work we do. The extent of one of those threats was recently brought into sharper focus: in some parts of Africa, poaching for body parts like claws and teeth now accounts for 35% of all human-caused lion deaths. Even lions killed in retaliatory conflicts are now being found with body parts removed. We are seeing more and more how cumulative and interrelated these threats are – and why it is critical that the fight to protect big cats is fought on every front ".