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| Sogbohossou, E.A. | |
| Research on lions in Benin: Review and Perspectives | |
| 2008 Conference Proceeding | |
In contrast to other parts of the world, especially Africa, wildlife is relatively understudied in West Africa and in Benin in particular. One of the species in the region not having received much research attention is the lion. Since 2001, after the first workshop on the West and Central African lion in Limbe, lions started to become the focus of wildlife research in Benin. Different aspects have been studied so far: the status and the demography of lion populations in protected areas, humancarnivore conflicts and the socio-economic importance of lions. In addition, the genetic structure of the lion population in the region has recently been studied. These different studies showed that lion densities in Benin are relatively low. Threats include the use of lion parts in traditional medicine: lions are among the most frequently used species for this purpose. Human-lion conflicts constitute another real threat to lion populations in Benin and West Africa. Due to limited funds, studies focusing on lion conservation are conducted at a limited scale and some aspects like the long-term demography, ethology and ecology of Benin lions are still to be investigated. |
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