Namibia: In the Lion's Den - Zambezi Prides Kill 70 Cattle

Namibia: In the Lion's Den - Zambezi Prides Kill 70 Cattle

An escalating lion population in the Zambezi region has led to 70 head of cattle being killed in three months, sparking safety concerns among local farmers.

In the lion’s den: Zambezi prides kill 70 cattle

An escalating lion population in the Zambezi region has led to 70 head of cattle being killed in three months, sparking safety concerns among local farmers. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has revealed that seven head of cattle were killed in June, 25 in July, and 38 in August. Ministry spokesperson Vilho Hangula says the accelerated cattle killings by prides of lions in the past three months took place in the Makanga area of t…