Lions in South-Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia

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May they live a long life !


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[color=var(--yt-spec-text-primary)]Two lions in Etosha, in the Namib Desert! An old lion, likely over 12 years old with worn-down teeth, seems to have formed a coalition with a younger male. Both must have incredible stories to tell, especially the older lion, who has survived countless dangers—including the most fearsome threat of all in this region: humans, a species that takes far more than it gives. Humans have devastated wildlife populations here, including poachers, trophy hunters, and some local residents, all of whom have done substantial damage to conservation efforts in the area. While it's common to have regulated hunting quotas in every country, we’ve observed that this balance is often ignored here, and more animals are hunted than is sustainable. We've even read about a helicopter, originally assigned solely for lion conservation and tracking in the desert, being used to locate and hunt a lion in the area. There are truly terrible things happening here. If you wish to read more on this, you might not find much on major websites. I suggest searching carefully, as discussing these topics can carry consequences, even for conservationists who risk their careers to speak out. We hope things improve in the future! Wishing the two males in the photo good fortune and safety. Photo taken by Travel With Tatekulu (a few days ago).[/color]

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