Lions will soon return to Liwonde National Park after years of absence as African Parks has started the introduction process.
The first stage in the process was completed on Saturday when two lions were caught at Majete Wildlife Reserve.
Liwonde National ParkThe movement of these two pride males paves way for African Parks’ plans of bringing to Majete two new males from South Africa for genetic diversity.
“The first step was to capture the 2 pride males from Majete Wildlife Reserve and bring them to Liwonde. The second and third steps are to bring another 2 males and 5 females from South Africa.
“The 2 males have settled nicely into the boma, resting in the shade of the trees and happily tucking into a waterbuck carcass left for them. These lions will be released within the next few weeks. Perhaps a trip to Liwonde is in order,” the park said.
