Desert Lion Conservation

Desert Lion Conservation The aim is to give easy updates on the lion population and further an understanding of nature and natural occurrences.

The Desert Lion Conservation Project conducts research on Namibia's unique desert-adapted lions by collecting ecological data, monitoring, and developing strategies to reduce human-lion conflict. This page primarily focuses on the desert- adapted lions and promotes the work and research the Desert Lion Conservation Trust, performed in the northwest of Namibia. The page also aims to highlight the d

ifficulties faced by local communities living in close proximity of dangerous wildlife. At the same time the page wants to critically look at all the facets affecting the wildlife in the aforementioned area.

After having the research vehicle in for extensive repairs, returning to the field - a welcome sight with the floodplain...
13/06/2026

After having the research vehicle in for extensive repairs, returning to the field - a welcome sight with the floodplain pride. Our sincere appreciation for the support and all that enable us to do so.

Not all cats we come across have manes. On International Leopard Day, we highlight a lesser seen felid within the Skelet...
03/05/2026

Not all cats we come across have manes. On International Leopard Day, we highlight a lesser seen felid within the Skeleton Coast National Park. Long-term camera trap data collected across the park provides consistent, albeit infrequent records of leopard presence. These detections, coupled with occasional field encounters, confirm that leopards persist within this hyper-arid system.

A new addition to the desert-adapted lion population! This young cub, seen alongside its mother, represents an importan...
04/04/2026

A new addition to the desert-adapted lion population! This young cub, seen alongside its mother, represents an important contribution to the persistence of lions in Namibia's arid ecosystem. An encouraging sign for a population shaped by ecological pressure and spatial isolation.

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The 'Beach Boys' ( XPL-109's cubs) are a year old! They are part of Namibia's unique desert adapted lion population, a l...
10/03/2026

The 'Beach Boys' ( XPL-109's cubs) are a year old! They are part of Namibia's unique desert adapted lion population, a lineage that has evolved remarkable behavioural adaptations to survive in hyper-arid conditions.

Monitoring the development and future dispersal of young males such as these provides valuable insight into the population dynamics, adaptation and the long- term conservation of Namibia's desert-lions.

Following an eighteen-hour movement covering approximately fifty kilometres, XPL108 (the “Torra lioness”) was recorded c...
18/01/2026

Following an eighteen-hour movement covering approximately fifty kilometres, XPL108 (the “Torra lioness”) was recorded crossing the dune belt en route to the coast.

15/12/2025

Thanks to Will and Lianne Steenkamp for making this really nice after movie. Thanks to Marloes, Kirsten and Carola for all their help, nice words to me in the car while driving. Admire Jeroen being one of the best first time Namibia drivers I have met. And for Josh and Liam there is always a empty place for you boys in the cruiser.
Thanks to all other making this event the succes it was.
Luuk Eikelboom

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