Africa's lion population appears to be declining at an alarming rate. NATURE's The Vanishing Lions searches for explanations and solutions to the troubling trend.
June 18th, 2008 | 22 comments | 7,387 Views
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The Vanishing Lions: Introduction
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Animal Guide: Cape Griffon Vulture
Like other vultures, the Cape Griffon does not kill its prey, but rather feeds preferentially on the soft tissue and bone fragments of dead animals -- usually nothing smaller than an antelope -- that they find solely by sight.
June 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 688 Views
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The Vanishing Lions: Saving the Lion
Lion conservationists are enlisting every ally they can find. In early 2006, for instance, two groups held a "lion summit" in Johannesburg, South Africa.
June 2nd, 2008 | 7 comments | 1,731 Views
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The Vanishing Lions: The Laikipia Predator Project
In hopes of protecting both lions and farmers, local communities have embarked on a model experiment in wildlife-friendly land management called the Laikipia Predator Project.
June 2nd, 2008 | 3 comments | 1,631 Views
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