The African lion may seem a familiar animal, but research is continually throwing up surprises about its behaviour. The complex relationships between individuals and battles between the sexes are fascinating.
Lions were once widespread across Europe, the Middle East and North America as well as Africa and Asia.
The African lion population has declined dramatically and is now mainly restricted to the National Parks of Africa.
Asian lion populations have also declined and can now only be found in one National Park in India.
Lions are open country specialists and share the savannah with a number of other predators in a very competitive environment.
LION TRIPS
- Gain privileged insight into primate conservation
- Track gorillas alongside the regions top primatologist
- Meet local communities involved in conservation projects
- This trip contributes to the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
PRICE: £6'085
DATES: 31/01/2009, 31/05/2009, 06/09/2009
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- Track desert elephant in the remote north west Namibia
- Explore this wild area alongside experienced local guides
- Meet communities involved in elephant conservation projects
- This tour helps fund Save the Rhino Trust of Namibia
PRICE: £2'695
DATES: 18/09/2009
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- A genuine insight into Maasai culture and their wildlife
- An indepth understanding between communities and wildlife
- The best wildlife habitat in Africa with the 'Big Five'
- Learn new wildlife, bush and survival skills
PRICE: From £2225 per person including flights from UK
DATES: 14/03/2009, 23/05/2009, 20/06/2009, 15/08/2009, 12/09/2009
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- Led by world renowned naturalist and BBC film maker
- Areas visited offer an excellent chance of seeing 'Big 5'
- Experience huge herds of wildebeest calving in Serengeti
- Excellent predator concentration and chance to study animals
PRICE: £5'225
DATES: 06/02/2009
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- A remarkable opportunity to track and study lions
- Gain understanding of the work carried out by WildCRU
- Benefit from specialist knowledge of professional researcher
- This highly personal group trip carries a max of only 6
PRICE: From £3,649 per person sharing
DATES: 11/06/2009, 02/07/2009, 13/08/2009, 17/09/2009
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