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ZAWA, govt lion population figures differ By Francis Lungu | Updated: 31 May,2015 ,09:41:04 THE Zambia Wildlife Authority has released lion and leopard population statistics which are contrary to the estimates announced by tourism minister Jean Kapata. Lifting the ban on hunting of the big cats, Kapata last week said her ministry had done an aerial survey and established that the country had more than 4,000 lions and leopards were in excess of 8,000. Kapata’s decision was, however, heavily opposed by conservationists, who said Zambia currently did not have proper data on wildlife statistics. According to a statement released on Friday by ZAWA public relations officer Sakabilo Kalembwe, the authority indicated it was conscious of the fact that Zambia only had three big cat clusters in the Luangwa Valley, Kafue and Lower Zambezi ecological systems. “ZAWA is taking a cautionary approach to the lion population. It is currently estimated that in all the three clusters there are between 1,500 to 2,500 lions and about 4,000 leopards as the worst case scenario,” Kalembwe stated. He stated that big cats were never counted in the same manner as antelope or other larger mammals. “Cats by nature are secretive and are not usually found in very large numbers like impalas or Zebras,” Kalembwe stated. The authority stated that the estimates of the big cats were based on long term monitoring, and that different conservationists had given varying lion population estimates in Zambia depending on the extent of their observations. ZAWA noted that Zambia was currently ranked highly in terms of its big cat population in the sub-region after Tanzania, South Africa and Botswana. Kalembwe further stated that the African Cats Specialist Group of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (CSG IUCN) considered Zambia’s lion population to be medium with a stable population status trend. According to ZAWA, from a global perspective, Zambia’s lion population could be hunted and trophies exported. The authority stated that proceeds from the hunting would generate reasonable income for the country. “Hunting of big cats contributes to the local and the national economy through job creation, tourism, and ultimately income generated contributes significantly to conservation of wildlife resources,” Kalembwe stated. He stated that only selected lions would be hunted. “Guidelines regulating lion hunting have been developed. These guidelines prescribe hunting of male lions aged six years and above and these lions should not be associated with any pride. This implies that these cats being hunted are old and are no longer breeding, thus have a diminished biological function,” said Kalembwe. - See more at: http://www.postzambia.com/news...sthash.fRcsH3XK.dpuf Kathi kathi@wildtravel.net 708-425-3552 "The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." | ||
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Another spanner in the works. | |||
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I have to wonder how you do lion and leopard population surveys from the air!!!! 465H&H | |||
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You get in an airplane and fly over them. When you see a number of prides all close together you count the legs and divide by four. | |||
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------------------------------------------ Hi Kathi: Two comments: 1. When the suspected "old" lion's are solitary, - to ascertain their age, - the hunter will need to check their teeth before shooting. Easier than it sounds. Dart them first and while they are out check. Then as they struggle to regain footing - BLAST - them. It's a LOT easier if they are in a fenced compound. 2. In an article I posted just a day or two ago it said: Fifty years ago there were an estimated 100,000 lions in South Africa and maybe as many as 400,000 !!! **( See my comments above about how to count lions and leopards ). | |||
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__________________________________________ The airline cargo carriers such as SAA have a different mindset. To my South African friends, here in the USA we saw the screwball, left anti gun lobby succeed in banning airline pilots from carrying firearm and school teachers too banned. Then when the radicals shot up a few airplanes and schools the attitude changed. Now pilots and teachers carry guns. It takes time, determination and effort as well as money. This is a little bit difficult for me to get involved in. I'm not South African. I have to be very careful as to who I contact and what I say but my inclination is to make an effort. To repeat there are still lots of airlines that will transport game parts. | |||
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Especially for Leopard.  | |||
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Hell no wonder why the EU and US have no confidence in the management of african wild life with ridiculous Statements like this. | |||
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List of licensed PH's in Zimbabwe. https://www.facebook.com/notes...we/10150569653931994 Guy Whitall #421 - 2003. Great Scott - that's a LOT of PH's !!!! I posted here going way back many years then took a long break lasting numerous years. Back then our host of this site hunted there numerous times and I recall much discussion. The PH was Roger *( something ). Can't remember his last name. Can't find a Roger in the above list. Whatever became of him ????? If my memory hasn't failed me, back then Zim gained independence and the new President came in and swept through the country essentially destroying the ranches and farms and turning loose the swarms of peasants who squatted on the land. It was a very dangerous place, the roads and towns. What's the current status ? I'm bowled over by the numbers of licensed PH's. I would have guessed possibly 10 at most. Business can't be that bad if so many PH's are making a living. *( Or do they have a second job ? ). How many actually hunt ? I lived in Ethiopia a long time ago and it was phenomenal, wild, primitive with swarms of game. Now Zimbabwe sounds rather fascinating. In a toss up would the destination be Zim or RSA ??? Or Namibia ? | |||
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Took a break or banned? | |||
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No never banned. ______________________________________________ Mike: You're a devil  You just had to air the dirty laundry didn't ya. I was one of Saeed's original moderators. Further I was the one that got him his membership in the National Rifle Association. In appreciation for my services Saeed sent to me a silver plaque of multiple displays which hangs on my wall now. My two reasons for quitting the site were #1. The incessant screwballs back than stirring up trouble and #2. The political turn jump ugly about George Bush. I just had enough. Saeed is a great Guy and a dear friend. You all cannot imagine how much he has contributed to your interests both supportively and monetarily. He has to rank up there in number one position for the advocate of our interest and sport, big game hunting. There is NO other website that even comes close and it is abundantly evident from participant posts all over the world that this in THEE pre-eminent leader by a wide margin. You won't find any other so tolerant and accommodating for completely unselfish reasons. Compared to the old days, this crowd are significantly well behaved, professional,polite, considerate and surely a different mind set. I'm really pleased and impressed. The information here, in every aspect, is worth it's weight in gold. | |||
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To be honest there are so many leopard there are simply not enough trees to go around. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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I am starting charity for trees! We have to shoot leopards to save the trees!  | |||
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