Abashimba Trailer: The return of lions to Nsumbu National Park

Описание: Zambia: Over a decade ago, poaching and prey depletion nearly caused the disappearance of lions in Nsumbu National Park, disrupting the region's ecological balance. Reintroducing lions is a critical part of restoring Nsumbu’s ecosystem.

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The Nsumbu Tanganyika Conservation Programme (NTCP), which is a partnership between FZS and Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife (DNPW), is committed to following internationally defined best practice in the planning and implementation of species reintroductions. A committee of experts was established in 2023 including representation from DNPW veterinary and ecology departments, Zambia Carnivore Project, and community representation from the Nsama Chiefdom and Community Resource Board. This diverse platform ensures that lion reintroduction plans have secured the buy in from relevant stakeholders and have carefully considered potential impacts.

More than just restoring biodiversity, lions have cultural significance in this landscape. The surrounding area is the cultural wellspring of the Tabwa people, whose Royal Family identifies as the “Clan of the Lions” — or "Abashimba." NTCP is collaborating with the Zambia-based production company, @RustyMokoro, to tell the full story of what it takes to be bring back the apex predator to a recovering landscape. The full documentary, to be released in 2025 after the reintroduction has been completed, will explore the complexities of this substantial task.

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