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  Dex Kotze

  

  The Ant Invasion: A New Threat to Kenya's Lions

  Animals Around The Globe - Cayla de Souza, M.Sc. Ocean Sciences & Marine Biology

  A new and unexpected challenge has emerged in Kenya, threatening one of the most iconic predators: the lion. This challenge doesn’t come from …

• https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-11-17-hand-over-your-lion-bone-stockpiles-for-destruction-minister-tells-breeders/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=other

  

  Dex Kotze

  Nov 17, 2024
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  Dex Kotze

  

  These lions devoured 28 humans, wildebeest, and more in 1898

  Popular Science - Laura Baisas

  Scientists used tiny DNA fragments to identify the prey of the Tsavo 'man-eaters.' Over a century ago, two giant male lions called the Tsavo “man-eaters” killed at least 28 people over the course of about nine months. New DNA sequencing using tiny hairs that were carefully extracted from the lions’ …

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  Dex Kotze

  

  $233M wildlife bonds: RMB's bold move to save lions and wild dogs

  biznews.com - Editor BizNews

  Rand Merchant Bank, inspired by the World Bank’s pioneering rhino conservation bond, is stepping up to raise $233 million through wildlife bonds …

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  Dex Kotze

  

  Hwange's lion dynasties, and the threats to their legacy - Africa Geographic

  africageographic.com - teamAG

  Hwange National Park – Zimbabwe’s wild land of vast elephant herds and a haven for one of Africa’s largest populations of African wild dogs – is high …

• Nemba https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2024-05-23-biodiversity-bill-a-high-water-mark-for-the-environment-and-minister-barbara-creecy/

  

  Dex Kotze

  May 24, 2024