Lion Saved By The Collar

We recently welcomed two new male lions from Limpopo National Park to help in further diversifying the genetics of the 24 Lions initiative. As they settled into their new home, the team at Zambezi Delta Conservation and Anti-Poaching noticed some unusual movements across the floodplain. One of the lions had split from his brother, which is very unlike males of this age, and the team knew something had happened.

Much to their dismay, suspicions were confirmed when they found the other male caught in recently-set snare. Call it luck or a twist of fate, but this lion's life was actually spared by the fact he had a collar on. The snare was hung up on the collar's GPS unit, thus not allowing it to cinch down. The vet and team acted fast, immobilizing the male, treating the small flesh wound, pushing some antibiotics, and sent him on his way. 

While this story had a happy ending, it also serves as a grave reminder of what wildlife is up against today. Poaching does not discriminate, and can be a major problem if it goes unchecked. Having a team of dedicated individuals on the ground is absolutely invaluable to this initiatives success. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Zambezi Delta Conservation and Anti-Poaching who ensured this cat had another chance at life in the floodplain.