Open AccessSome population characteristics of the Lion <i>Panthera Leo</i> in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park
Author(s) -
M. G. L. Mills,
Peter H. Wolff,
E.A.N. le Riche,
Immanuel Meyer
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
koedoe
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.419
H-Index - 29
eISSN - 2071-0771
pISSN - 0075-6458
DOI - 10.4102/koedoe.v21i1.970
Subject(s) - panthera , national park , geography , population , pride , environmental protection , forestry , archaeology , demography , political science , law , sociology
Two methods of estimating the number of lions in the Kalahari Gemsbok National Park, Republic of South Africa, are described; the first gives a minimum figure (113) and the second a more realistic one (140). Data are presented on sex and age ratios and pride composition. The factors contributing to the low density are briefly discussed and some management practices in connection with lions trespassing out of the Park are suggested.