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Lion Genetic Rescue Project

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Our main aim is to collect and compile a comprehensive genetic record and biodata repository of all captive bred lions currently doomed for termination as proposed & approved by the South African government in March 2024.

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SA's Captive Lions to be 'Terminated'
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Declining 'wild' Lion population in Africa
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% Habitat Loss throughout Africa over last centuary
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Predicted Year of Lion Extinction in Africa

Our Mission & Goals

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The LION GENETIC RESCUE PROJECT aims to collect and compile a comprehensive genetic record and biodata repository of all captive bred lions currently doomed for termination as proposed & approved by the South African government in March 2024

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LGRP Strategy

Develop & Implement a professional project strategy, focusing on our set goals.

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Establish Collaborations

Connect & form positive collaborations with relevant industry & corporate partners.

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Professional Team

Establish a professional, experienced & dedicated team - management & veterinary.

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Conservation Contribution

Ensure a long-term contribution to lion conservation in Africa.

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Research & Education

Provide a meaningful contribution to lion research & conservation education.

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Communicate / Media

Collaborate with professional media partners to ensure proper communication to public.

Informative Videos

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Sharing some important audiovideo lion lion and other wildlife conservation information and professional discussions.

African Lion: Publications

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Important Background Information: SA Government publications as well as Lion Population and Genetic Research papers recently approved and published in peer-reviewed professional research publications.

Lion Law

New 2024 SA LAW Click IMAGE to Download

SA Task Team REPORT Click IMAGE to Download

Revised SA Policy

Revised SA Policy Click IMAGE to Download

Red Data List

IUCN RED DATA LISTClick IMAGE to View

Eric Widget

$3 Billion to save LionsClick IMAGE to View

Lion Genetics

Captive Lion Genetic ResearchClick IMAGE to Download

Lion Rescue

$3 bn (Research Pub)Click IMAGE to Download

Lion Rewild

Captive Lion Rewild ResearchClick IMAGE to Download

SA's Captive Lions' fate ...

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"Recommended Voluntary Exist Options & Pathways for the Captive Lion Industry" as proposed by the Ministerial Task Team Report & approved by the SA Government

Disturbing Extract from Voluntary Exit Report ...
Task Team Proposal
Disturbing Extract from Voluntary Exit Report ...
Task Team Proposal

Is closing the Captive Lions Industry honestly the most "viable option" for lion survival in Africa?

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Wild lions in Africa (15,000-23,000)
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Predicted Extinction of Lions in Africa

Lion Extinction in the 'Wild'

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Since 1900, lions lost 97% of their natural habitat range and are now extinct in 32+ countries!

Lion Extinction in the 'Wild' in Africa ...

Since 1900, lions lost 97% of their natural habitat range and are now extinct in 32+ countries ..!

IUCN Lion Numbers
Move cursor over country to view Lion Population Status ...
DZ AO BJ BW BF BI CM CV CF TD KM CI CD DJ EG GQ ER ET GA GM GH GN GW KN LS LR LY MG MW ML MR MU MA MZ NA NE NG CG RW SN SC SL SO ZA SS SD SZ ST TZ TG TN UG ZM ZW

As the 'Castodians of our Natural World'... WE CAN DO BETTER!!!

Blood LINE of African lions

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