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Animal which kills and eats other animals. (Source: PHC)

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Giese L, Melzheimer J, Bockmühl D, Wasiolka B, Rast W, Berger A, Wachter B 2021. Using machine learning for remote behaviour classification - verifying acceleration data to infer feeding events in free-ranging cheetahs. Sensors 21

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Using machine learning for remote behaviour classification_free_ranging cheetahs.pdf	736.56 KB

Krücken J, Czirjak GA, Ramünke S, Serocki M, Heinrich SK, Melzheimer J, Costa MC, Hofer H, Aschenborn OH-K, Barker NA, Capodanno S, Madeira de Carvalho L, von Samson‑Himmelstjerna G, East ML, Wachter B 2021. Genetic diversity of vector-borne pathogens in spotted and brown hyenas from Namibia and Tanzania relates to ecological conditions rather than host taxonomy. Parasites Vectors 14

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Genetic diversity of vector_borne pathogens in spotted and brown hyenas.pdf	1.93 MB

Voigt CC, Krofel M, Menges V, Wachter B, Melzheimer J 2018. Sex-specific dietary specialization in a terrestrial apex predator, the leopard, revealed by stable isotope analysis. Journal of Zoology 306 (1) 1-7

Website link:https://zslpublications.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jzo.12566

Wasimuddin, Menke S, Melzheimer J, Thalwitzer S, Heinrich S, Wachter B, Sommer S 2017. Gut microbiomes of free-ranging and captive Namibian cheetahs: Diversity, putative functions and occurrence of potential pathogens. Molecular Ecology 26 (20) 5515-5527

Website link:https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/mec.14278

Menke S, Meier M, Mfune JKE, Melzheimer J, Wachter B, Sommer S 2017. Effects of host traits and land-use changes on the gut microbiota of the Namibian black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas). FEMS Microbiology Ecology 93 (11)

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Effects of host traits and land_use changes on the gut microbiota of the Namibian black_backed jackal.pdf	1.67 MB

Heinrich SK, Wachter B, Wibbelt G 2016. Benign pigmented dermal basal cell tumor in a Namibian cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). Hindawi Publishing Corporation Case Reports in Veterinary Medicine 2016

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Benign Pigmented Dermal Basal Cell Tumor in a Namibian Cheetah.pdf	501.98 KB

Krengel A, Cattori V, Meli ML, Wachter B, Böni J, Bisset LR, Thalwitzer S, Melzheimer J, Jago M, Hofmann-Lehmann R, Hofer H, Lutz H 2015. Gammaretrovirus-specific antibodies in free-ranging and captive Namibian cheetahs. Clinical and Vaccine Immunology 22 (6) 611-617

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Gammaretrovirus_Specific Antibodies in Free-Ranging and Captive Namibian Cheetahs.pdf	136.7 KB

Aust P, Boyle B, Fergusson R, Coulson T 2009. The impact of Nile crocodiles on rural livelihoods in northeastern Namibia: research article. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 39 (1) 57-69

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The impact of Nile crocodiles on rural livelihoods in northeastern Namibia.pdf	481.61 KB

Périquet S, Fritz H, Revilla E, MacDonald DW, Loveridge AJ, Mtare G, Valeix M 2021. Dynamic interactions between apex predators reveal contrasting seasonal attraction patterns. Oecologia 195 51-63

Website link:https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00442-020-04802-w

Weise FJ, Tomeletso M, Stein AB, Somers MJ, Hayward MW 2020. Lions Panthera leo Prefer killing certain cattle Bos taurus types. Animals 10 (4)

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Lions Panthera leo Prefer killing certain cattle Bos taurus types.pdf	560.54 KB

2023. Suspected poachers remanded in custody.

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ZIM_2023_06_Suspected poachers remanded in custody_The Herald.pdf	275.08 KB

Weise FJ, Hauptmeier H, Stratford KJ, Hayward MW, Aal K, Heuer M, Tomeletso M, Wulf V, Somers MJ, Stein AB 2019. Lions at the Gates: Trans-disciplinary design of an early warning system to improve human-lion coexistence. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 6 242

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Trans_disciplinary design of an early warning system to improve human_lion coexistence.pdf	833.2 KB

McEvoy OK, Miller SM, Beets W, Bodasing T, Borrego N, Burger A, Courtenay B, Ferreira S, Hanekom C, Hofmeyr M, Packer C, Robertson D, Stratford K, Slotow R, Parker DM The use of contraceptive techniques in managed wild African lion (Panthera leo) populations to mimic open system cub recruitment. Wildlife Research 46 (5) 398-408

Website link:https://bioone.org/journals/wildlife-research/volume-46/issue-5/WR18079/The-use-of-contraceptive-techniques-in-managed-wild-African-lion/10.1071/WR18079.short

Evans J 2023. Captive lion industry breeds crime syndicates, says new investigative report.

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SA_2023_08_Captive lion industry breeds crime syndicates_says new investigative report_Daily Maverick.pdf	826.56 KB

Heydinger J, Tsaneb J CBNRM and the desert-adapted lions: Human-centered research methods contributing to conservation interventions in Kunene, Namibia. In prep for Bollig, M. and Anderson, D. (eds.) Conservation in Africa. Cambridge University Press (tbc).

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CBNRM and the Desert_Adapted Lions.pdf	852.63 KB

Heydinger J 2023. Community conservation of the desert-adapted lions in northwest Namibia. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution 11

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Community conservation of the desert_adapted lions in northwest Namibia.pdf	368.54 KB

Dreyer H van A, Nel JAJ 1990. Feeding-site selection by black-backed jackals on the Namib Desert coast. Journal of Arid Environments 19 (2) 217-224

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0140196318308206

Jenner N, Groombridge J, Funk SM 2011. Commuting, territoriality and variation in group and territory size in a black-backed jackal population reliant on a clumped, abundant food resource in Namibia. Journal of Zoology 284 (4) 231-238

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Commuting territoriality and variation in group and territory size in a black_backed jackal population.pdf	435.01 KB

Schumann M, Watson LH, Schumann BD 2008. Attitudes of Namibian commercial farmers toward large carnivores: The influence of conservancy membership. South African Journal of Wildlife Research 38 (2) 123-132

Website link:https://bioone.org/journals/south-african-journal-of-wildlife-research/volume-38/issue-2/0379-4369-38.2.123/Attitudes-of-Namibian-commercial-farmers-toward-large-carnivores--The/10.3957/0379-4369-38.2.123.short

Packer C, Scheel D, Pusey AE 1990. Why lions form groups: Food is not enough. The American Naturalist 136 (1) 1-19

Website link:https://www.jstor.org/stable/2556343

Carlton JT, Hodder J 2003. Maritime mammals: terrestrial mammals as consumers in marine intertidal communities. Marine Ecology Progress Series 256 271-286

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Maritime mammals_Terrestrial mammals as consumers in marine intertidal communities.pdf	480.74 KB

Kazeurua J 2018. Evaluating stakeholder perceptions concerning the free-roaming desert-adapted lions in the Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia.

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Evaluating stakeholder perceptions concerning the free_roaming desert_adapted lions in the Skeleton Coast National Park in Namibia.pdf	935.84 KB

Mwendera NY 2015. Modelling the distribution of the Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in Namibia.

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Modelling the distribution of the Cheetah in Namibia_0.pdf	2.02 MB

Aschenborn O, Aschenborn J, Kern P, Mackenstedt U, Romig T, Wassermann M 2023. When wildlife comes to town: interaction of sylvatic and domestic host animals in transmission of Echinococcus spp. in Namibia. Helminthologia 60 (2) 117-124

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When wildlife comes to town.pdf	249.4 KB

Muzena AB, Linden DW, Kimaro MH, Dickman AJ, MacDonald DW, Roloff GJ, Hayward MW, Montgomery RA 2022. Exploring the connections between giraffe skin disease and lion predation. Journal of Zoology 316 (1)

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Exploring the connections between giraffe skin disease and lion predation.pdf	843.8 KB

McCain N 2023. Locking horns with crooks: Wildlife crime on the rise in Southern Africa, driven by poaching in SA.

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SA_2023_11_Locking horns with crooks_Wildlife crime on the rise in Southern Africa_driven by poaching in SA_News24.pdf	289.22 KB

Medcalfe R, Beasley J, Melton M, Périquet S 2023. The Greater Etosha Carnivore Programme: Studying and conserving carnivores in a changing world. Conservation and the Environment in Namibia 46-51

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The Greater Etosha Carnivore Programme.pdf	1.44 MB

Heydinger J, Muzuma U 2023. First-ever systematic lion population survey in northwest Namibia. Conservation and the Environment in Namibia 58-61

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First_ever systematic lion population survey in northwest Namibia.pdf	1.02 MB

Portas R, Krofel M 2024. Spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) predation on passerine birds in Namibia. Food Webs 38

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Spotted hyena predation on passerine birds in Namibia.pdf	440.77 KB

O'Brien C 2024. Poachers kill two lions and a zebra, using wire snares in a Limpopo ranch.

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SA_2024_04_Poachers kill two lions and a zebra using wire snares in a Limpopo ranch_IOL.pdf	255.19 KB

Website link:https://www.conservationaction.co.za/the-billion-dollar-ivory-illusion/

Tan C 2024. Cheetahs and casinos: Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapore.

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SINGAPORE_2024_05_Cheetahs and casinos_Links between environmental crimes and money laundering in Singapor_ST Morning Briefing.pdf	1.22 MB

Parafini Z 2024. Two men fined for illegal possession of lion heads.

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ZIM_2024_04_Two men fined for illegal possession of lion heads_H_Metro.pdf	60.7 KB

Denker H 2024. Leopard shoting and the hunting dilemma.

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NAM_2024_09_Leopard shooting and the hunting dilemma_Republikein_Eng.pdf	254.34 KB

Zenda C 2024. Zimbabwe investigates lion poaching in largest game park.

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ZIM_2024_10_Zimbabwe investigates lion poaching in largest game park_Down To Earth.pdf	245.31 KB

IRDNC Working with farmers to reduce livestock losses by lions.

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Working with farmers to reduce livestock losses by lions.pdf	132.85 KB

2024. Wildlife law enforcement briefing.

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AFR_2024_10_Wildlife law enforcement briefing_EAGLE Network.pdf	235.2 KB

2024. The state of South Africa's captive lion industry 2024 - Kicking the can further down the road.

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SA_2024_11_The state of South Africas captive lion canning industry.pdf	391.25 KB

Heydinger J, Packer C, Tsaneb J 2019. Desert-adapted lions on communal land: Surveying the costs incurred by, and perspectives of, communal-area livestock owners in northwest Namibia. Biological Conservation 236 496-504

Website link:https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0006320718319244?via%3Dihub=

Heydinger J, Diggle R, Stuart-Hill G, Dierkes K, Packer C 2022. Differentiated payments for ecosystem services based on estimated prey consumption by lions within communal conservancies in northwest Namibia. Ecosystem Services 53

Heydinger J, Muzuma U, Packer C 2024. First systematic population survey of the desert-adapted lions, Northwest Namibia. African Journal of Ecology 62

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First systematic population survey of the desert_adapted lions_northwest Namibia.pdf	1.13 MB

2022. Human-Lion conflict farmer surveys: Mitigation and impacts 2022.

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Human-Lion conflict farmer surveys Mitigation and impacts 2022.pdf	4.9 MB

Muzuma U 2024. Relationships between humans and lions in wildlife corridors through CBNRM in north-west Namibia. Etosha Pan to the Skeleton Coast: Conservation Histories, Policies and Practices in North-west Namibia 483-493

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Relationships between humans and lions in wildlife corridors through CBNRM in north_west Namibia.pdf	861.02 KB

Chukwuanu M 2024. How decline in lion population is affecting Nigeria's tourism potential.

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NIG_2024_12_How decline in lion population is affecting Nigerias tourism potential_The Guardian.pdf	215.18 KB

Hofmann T, Verschueren S, Balkenhol N, Hamalwa H, Neumann S, Marker L, Schmidt-Küntzel A 2024. Assessing two detection dog-based sampling strategies targeting cheetah scat in diverse environments of central-east Namibia. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society 71 47-57

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Assessing two detection dog_based sampling strategies targeting cheetah scat.pdf	474.49 KB

Müller M, Baetcke-Vilho T, Van Vuuren R, Van Vuuren M 2024. Assessing the health of lions (Panthera leo) in a reserve: A study of Body Condition Score and Stomach Contents Index. Journal of the Namibia Scientific Society

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Assessing the health of lions in a reserve.pdf	1.02 MB

Reiter C 2025. Mystery of Etosha's predators.

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NAM_2025_01_Mystery of Etoshas predators_Allgemeine Zeitung_Eng.pdf	287.25 KB

Creel S, Becker MS, Goodheart B, Kusler A, Banda K, Banda K, Vinks M, Sun C, Dart C, Matsushima S, Kabwe R, Donald W, Zyambo L, Indala P, Kaluka A, Chifunte C, Reid C 2024. Changes in African lion demography and population growth with increased protection in a large, preydepleted ecosystem. Conservation Science and Practice 7

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Changes in African lion demography and population growth with increased protection in a large_prey_depleted ecosystem.pdf	443.45 KB

Creel S, Redcliffe J, Goodheart B, de Merkle JR, Mwape H, Matsushima S, Dart C, Banda K, Mayani B, Njobvu J, Kabungo R, Mungolo M, Kabwe R, Kaseketi E, Donald W, Kaluka A, Chifunte C, Maimbo H, Plankenhorn L, Christianson D, Becker MS, Wilson RP 2025. Prey depletion, interspecific competition, and the energetics of hunting in endangered African wild dogs, Lycaon pictus. PNAS 122 (6)

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