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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•1 min saved

Rare lion sighting in Chad's national park after almost 20 years

A remote camera captured an image of a "muscular female lion" in Chad's Sena Oura National Park, marking the first sighting of lions in the park in almost 20 years. Lions are considered extinct in the park by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The region has benefited from a strong commitment to conservation by the governments of Chad and Cameroon, leading to better protection of national parks and the recovery of wildlife populations. Lions are categorized as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature due to human killing, habitat loss, and loss of prey.

via CNN|

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wildlife-conservation2 years ago•2 min saved

Rare sighting of 'extinct' lion sparks hope for endangered species in Chad's national park.

A lioness has been spotted in Chad's Sena Oura National Park for the first time in almost two decades, according to the Chadian government and the Wildlife Conservation Society. Lions in West and Central Africa are considered "critically endangered," with populations declining by about 66% since the early 1990s. The region saw a period of ruthless, organized poaching more than a decade ago, but has since benefitted from a very strong commitment to conservation by the governments of both Cameroon and Chad.

via ABC News|

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