Leave our world a better place

Is Africa’s Big Five in danger of becoming the Big Four? Lion populations have declined by 50% in the last 25 years and the species is now considered critically endangered. Our panel of experts talks about the threats facing the species and describes some of the projects being undertaken to reverse the loss. Find out how conservationists throughout Africa are coming together to ensure the survival of the species.

Show Notes

Is Africa’s Big Five in danger of becoming the Big Four? Lions are one of Africa’s most iconic species and a drawcard for millions of tourists, however, lion populations have declined by 50% in the last 25 years. The species is now considered critically endangered. As apex predators, lions are critical not only as a key indicator of how well the entire ecosystem is doing, but also as a means of maintaining ecological balance.  Our panel of experts talks about the threats facing the species and describes some of the projects being undertaken to reverse the loss. Find out how conservationists throughout Africa are coming together to ensure the survival of the species.  

Watch a video of the live event. Find out more about the Lion Recovery Fund and the Lionscape Coalition. Find out more about &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve Conservation Manager Simon Naylor, featured in this podcast. 

What is Leave our world a better place?

Every day, conservation-led travel company &Beyond seeks to leave our world a better place through our ethos of Care of the Land, Care of the Wildlife and Care of the People. Find out more about our model of sustainable travel and listen to the stories of the people who dedicate themselves to wildlife conservation, caring for rural communities and managing large tracts of protected land and ocean.