"The scene was chilling: about 30 villagers stood in a helpless standoff, watching the lion guard a seven-year-old's body between its paws. The wildlife authority was called and killed the animal so the body of the boy could be retrieved."
"I realised that the work I'd been doing was just half of the problem. The experience led the scientist to form Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA), an organisation that puts the coexistence of people and animals at the centre of its work."
"We are not going to be able to protect lions without protecting the people. Across Africa, lions have lost up to 90% of their historic range, with fewer than 20,000 remaining in the wild."
Moreangels Mbizah's pivotal moment in 2014 involved a lion killing a young boy in a Zimbabwean village. This tragedy highlighted the need for a dual approach to conservation, focusing on both wildlife and local communities. In response, she founded Wildlife Conservation Action (WCA), which aims to mitigate human-wildlife conflict using innovative techniques. With fewer than 20,000 lions left in the wild, addressing the challenges posed by expanding human populations and shrinking habitats is crucial for the survival of these animals.
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