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Lions & Recovery

Africa’s lions are one of the world’s most charismatic species and are a powerful symbol of wild nature.

Learn About Lions

Lions have vanished from 80% of their historical range. They are Africa’s largest carnivore, and are social mammals of the family Felidae.

Learn About Threats to Lions

A range of other threats affects lions and their prey in some places

Sign up for updates from WCN’s Lion Recovery Fund

Photography Credits: Desert Lion Conservation, Suzi Eszterhas, Brent Stapelkamp, Peter Lindsey