FAQ #2 – Are Lions Endangered?

Lions are an endangered species! Over the last couple of years, there has been a rapid decline in lion numbers. We have seen large numbers of lions disappearing from the wild.

According to a new report, the African lion is facing extinction across the entire West African region. The report, titled: The lion in West Africa is critically endangered, was published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE. The report found that the ‘situation is most critical for the geographically isolated populations in West Africa, where the species is considered regionally endangered.’

This report presents sobering results, and paints bleak and dire pictures of the conditions that lions in the wild face. It has also outlined the need for conservation.

Lions in Africa, more especially West Africa, may soon disappear entirely unless conservation efforts improve.

FAQ #1 – How old do Lions get?

This depends on the species of lion and where they live. Due to the tough life that lions lead in the wild, they life expectancy is between 12 and 14 years.

In captivity, lions can live up to 20 years because they lead quiet lives with regular feeding times. They are under constant medical observation and are well taken care of.

While life in the wild is much more dangerous and exhausting, due to the fact that lions have to constantly hunt for food and are prone to violent fights with other lions and animals.

Ukutula is a lion research center situated in South Africa. The game farm comprises 260 hectares of unspoilt bushveld boasting a variety of antelope species, giraffe and zebra.

Ukutula is also home to more than 130 different bird species.

Known as the “place of quiet” the lodge is nestled in lush bushveld where the roar of the lion can be heard for miles around.

For more information on Ukutula please visit our website: http://www.ukutula.com