Protecting Africa’s lions with &Beyond

Is Africa’s Big Five in danger of becoming the Big Four? Lions are one of Africa’s most iconic species and a drawcard for millions of tourists, however, lion populations have declined by 50% in the last 25 years. The species is now considered critically endangered. As apex predators, lions are critical not only as a key indicator of how well the entire ecosystem is doing, but also as a means of maintaining ecological balance.  Our panel of experts talks about the threats facing the species and describes some of the projects being undertaken to reverse the loss. Find out how conservationists throughout Africa are coming together to ensure the survival of the species.