We define African savannahs as being those areas that receive between 300 and 1,500 mm
of rain annually. This broad definition encompasses a variety of habitats. Thus defined …

The editors utilize their 50 years of combined experience in professional engagement with
the behaviour and ecology of wild felids to draw together a unique network of the world's …

Mismatches between conservation action and conservation needs have been highlighted for
diverse species. Lion (Panthera leo) conservation is no exception, raising the question of …

Since the 1990s, the number of lions (Panthera leo) has declined by about 43% across
African range states. Reliable lion population estimates can contribute to effective …

The African lion has declined to< 35,000 individuals occupying 25% of its historic range. The
situation is most critical for the geographically isolated populations in West Africa, where the …

Protected areas (PAs) are a cornerstone of global efforts to shield wildlife from
anthropogenic impacts, yet their effectiveness at protecting wide-ranging species prone to …

Background Understanding the demographic history of a population is critical to
conservation and to our broader understanding of evolutionary processes. For many tropical …

In West and Central Africa large carnivores have become increasingly rare as a
consequence of rapid habitat destruction and lack of resources for protected area …

The diet of African wild dogs, lions and spotted hyenas was studied in the woodland
savannah of Faro National Park and surrounding hunting zones in northern Cameroon …

An isolated population of approximately 50 lions (Panthera leo L.) in Waza National Park,
Cameroon, caused considerable damage to livestock. Home range sizes of five collared …