Scientists devise new method to give 'most robust' estimate of Maasai Mara lion numbers
Tuesday, December 13, 2016 - 00:01
in Biology & Nature
Scientists based at Oxford University have created a new method for counting lions that they say is the most robust yet devised. Using the Maasai Mara National Reserve and surrounding conservancies in Kenya as a case study, they estimate there to be 420 lions over the age of one in this key territory. At almost 17 lions per 100 square kilometres, that represents one of the highest densities anywhere in Africa.