Welcome to Desert Lion Conservation

Desert Lion Conservation, or the “Desert Lion Project”, as it is often referred to, is a small non-profit organisation dedicated to the conservation of desert - adapted lions in the Northern Namib. Our main focus is to collect important base-line ecological data on the lion population and to study their behaviour, biology and adaptation to survive in the harsh environment. We then use this information to collaborate with other conservation bodies in the quest to find a solution to human-lion conflict, to elevate the tourism value of lions, and to contribute to the conservation of the species.
Latest news
27 April 2023
Lion Coastal Activities
19 April 2023
New Research Vehicle – Service, Weighing & Improvements
13 April 2023
Lion Genetics Talk in Swakopmund
7 March 2023
Social media reports of lions near Swakopmund
5 February 2023
Final Torra Bay Update & Summary Conclusions
2 February 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates (22 -26 Jan '23)
20 January 2023
Coastal lions & Hoanib cubs
18 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates (12-14 Jan 23)
11 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates
8 January 2023
Torra Bay & Coastal lions Updates - 8 jan 2023
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Namibian Journal of Environment 2023 Vol 7
An evaluation of the simultaneous utilisation of the northern Namib coastline by desert-adapted lions (Panthera leo) and recreational shore anglers, during the 2022/2023 Torra Bay Campsite season, in the Skeleton Coast National Park
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