WASIMA makes a memorable 2018! Most visitors sought lions during their game drives into the Katavi National Park. Your support...

Jan 16, 2019

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WASIMA makes a memorable 2018! Most visitors sought lions during their game drives into the Katavi National Park. Your  support made a difference in western Tanzania. 
A comfortable lioness with her  cubs in Katavi national park (Photo by Lise Levy)

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Monique Borgerhoff MulderResearcher

Jonathan posted this, though for some reason it came as a lab note from me! Importantly though Jonathan has been selected for a National Geographic Early Career Grant. Congratulations, and Kudos to WASIMA and LCMO

Jan 16, 20191

Monique Borgerhoff MulderResearcher

Its so impressive that our campaign have continued in Mpimbwe, southern and started in the northern side of the park. With support from Rufford Small Grant in 2017 and Crowder Messersmith grants (2018) we have now managed to explore other areas where lion killing is still happening in western Tanzania. Our findings are now going to be worked out by National Geographic grant to expand operations around Ugalla ecosystem, Rukwa-Katavi and Mahale ecosystem and respective corridors. We are so excited for the new year 2019. With expansion efforts we believe lion hunting and lion dancing traditional practices stop. Our presence,our hope for the vulnerable lions.

Jan 16, 20190

About This Project

Stopping Illegal Lion Killing: Are we succeeding?

WASIMA Campaign

Tanzania is the primary remaining stronghold of lions, however the numbers are declining precipitously. There are many causes, but lion-killing by locals plays an important part. With Experiment support we ran a campaign to empower local sentiment against illegal lion killing and enhance environmental practices among Sukuma communities on the boundary of Katavi National Park. We now need to test effectiveness of the campaign to determine expansion of our operations.