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Houpline, C.
Lion d'Afrique de l'Ouest: statut de conservation en Guin‚e
2010 Cepa: 5-7
With a population of 850 individuals, the lion of West Africa is considered regionally threatened. This project study on wild cats and their natural and human environment shows that the population of High Niger National Park in Guinea are facing habitat loss, decline of natural preys and conflicts with human. These threats are incompatible with a viable lion population in the park. 1,340 villagers were interviewed to determine the impact of human activity (hunting, fuel wood, fires, agriculture...) on wildlife in the park. The project emphasizes the damages of the illegal trade of by-products (skins, claws, teeth, trophy-heads) coming from big carnivores. 227 skins of leopards and 67 skins of lions were found in only six months. The illegal trade of bush meat was also estimated with 4,470 carcasses counted in just one market near the park. Although the situation is alarming, the Guinean Ministry of Environment is currently developing a nation-scaled carnivore preservation strategy.
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