Variation in lion population densities across the Greater Kafue Ecosystem, Zambia: Lessons for landscape‐scale monitoring

Abstract The Greater Kafue Ecosystem (GKE) is a large protected area complex in Zambia, spanning over 65,000 km2. It comprises Kafue National Park (KNP, measuring over 22,000 km2) and nine surrounding community‐managed Game Management Areas (GMAs). The GKE is considered a stronghold for the African...

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Published in:	Ecological Solutions and Evidence
Main Authors:	Paolo Strampelli, Xia Stevens, Will Donald, Davies Bubala, Lucky Mulenga, Mutakatala Kaponde, Blessing Samalesu, Edwin Phiri, Nelly Phiri, Bwalya Andrew Mulenga, Twakundine Simpamba, Adrian Kaluka, Clive Chifunte, King Chidakwa, Patricia Kayula, Jake Overton, Andrew J. Loveridge, Kim Young
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-07-01
Subjects:	camera trap Kafue lion Panthera leo population monitoring SECR
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/2688-8319.70077

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