News
Factors contributing to the fatal attack of an experienced tourist by a well-known lioness in the heart of the Hoanib River.
Thursday 12 June 2025
30 May 2025 was a fateful night. A night of shock. That sent ripple effects spreading to the far corners of the globe. A night that fundamentally changed the lives and futures of families & friends, and the remaining Floodplain lions. ..read more >>
15 May 2025 Update - Desert Lion news
Wednesday 14 May 2025
During November 2024 the Desert Lion Conservation Trust lost regular and reliable access to the internet. As a result, it was not possible to post regular and comprehensive updates on this website. Notwithstanding, the research and monitoring continued. ..read more >>
Various Christmas Coastal Lion updates from Skeleton Coast Namibia
Monday 30 December 2024
Torra Bay update - Lioness XPL-108 moved inland. At this moment (30 december) beaches are save no lion warning out. ..read more >>
DLC is monitoring movements of all desert lions in the area of Torra Bay
Friday 20 December 2024
Desert Lion Conservation will monitor the movements of all desert lions in the area of Torra Bay, similar to last year’s season ..read more >>
Costal and Hoaruseb Lion activities
Sunday 10 November 2024
The young adult male of the Hoanid Pride has remained together with the lioness Xpl-150. Their movements have taken them dangerously close to Purros settlement and livestock. Fortunately, the “conflict management policy” endorsed by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry & Tourism is active. Geofencing alerts are deployed and with the progress made by Lion Ranger Programme, incidents are investigated, and scare tactics are deployed where needed. ..read more >>
Paratus
Tuesday 22 October 2024
A young adult male of the Hoanib Pride was darted in June 2023, fitted with a satellite collar and was named “Paratus”. On the night of 12 October 2024 “Paratus” Xpl-143 did the most remarkable & unexpected thing. ..read more >>
Lions in the Koigab and Hoarusib rivers
Saturday 5 October 2024
For reasons that we do not yet fully understand, several unusual movements and behaviour occurred amongst the coastal (maritime) lions and their associates. These changes started during the latter part of August 2024 and are ongoing ..read more >>
Lions of the Skeleton Coast
Wednesday 18 September 2024
The interactions between the three “Orphan” lionesses and the young adult male “Opl-24” continued in the lower Hoanib area. The lioness “Alpha” Xpl-106 and her large female cub “Gamma” remains weary of the male and avoided him. ..read more >>
