Can Livestock Guarding Dogs Save Big Cats?
Dogs have been used to protect livestock for centuries. But as large predators have been eradicated throughout much of the world, the popularity of livestock guarding dogs (LGDs) also declined…
Tag: Africa
New Population of Lions Confirmed in Ethiopia
In 2015, the death of the beloved lion Cecil brought international attention to the plight of this species. Overhunting, habitat loss, and human-wildlife conflict have caused lion numbers to drop…
Lion Populations Likely to Fall by Half in Central and West Africa
As of now, African lions have lost over 90% of their historic range. Nearly 100 years ago there were as many as 200,000 wild African lions, and now that number…
The Enormous Potential of Wild Safari Live
Wildlife television is an important conservation tool. It can be highly educational, expose viewers to diverse ecosystems, and motivate people to care about far away creatures. Of all the natural…
African Lion
Check out this great post by Maymie Higgins. It is an excellent, short and to the point summary of the current state of lion conservation. African lions (Panthera leo) are…
The Jaguar 