ADOPT A LION
Through a symbolic adoption, your contributions directly support on-the-ground conservation in Botswana and our work to monitor and protect these lions and their prides. Each collared lion is named by the local community and fitted with a satellite collar that provides text alerts to villagers when the lions approach.
Villagers protect their families and livestock so retaliatory killing can stop.
Your contribution helps protect these wild animals, their habitats and neighboring village communities.
Adopt (one or more) today and receive a photo of your lion, an adoption certificate and regular updates!
ETOLA “Handsome”
Etola was collared in December 2018 with Ditonga, his coalition mate at the airstrip near Mapula Lodge. Etola has a darker mane, so he gets the lion’s share of mating opportunities when they encounter receptive females. Their territory extends between Kadizora Camp-Mapula Lodge and Duba Exploration Camp.
Pride: Etola and Ditonga
Approximately 7 years old
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION: $50 (USD)
Mariri “Big Mane”
Mariri was collared in November 2022 in the Kadizora area, in the western region of our study area. Having taken over for Zikwerwa's mate, Although he is one of the older lions to take over a territory in our area, he has partnered up with a young male. His experience combined with the younger male's strength may pay off for this duo. Mariri has a large territory to cover with several lone females across the floodplains below Gunotsoga and Eretsha Villages. We look forward to learning more about him over the next several years.
Pride: Kadizora
Approximately 8 years old
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION: $50 (USD)
DITONGA “Country”
Ditonga was collared in December 2018 with Etola. Ditonga has a lighter mane that Etola, but his stature is just as impressive. They have become the dominant coalition ranging over several prides including Secharo’s, Shedipatira’s and part of Mayenga’s pride range in the east.
Pride: Ditonga and Etola
Approximately 7 years old
SYMBOLIC ADOPTION: $50 (USD)
