Zambia is one of the last remaining strongholds for large African carnivores like lions, yet human conflict is impacting their populations. National Geographic Explorer
Thandiwe Mweetwa and Fulbright Scholar
Henry Mwape are conservationists working with the
Zambian Carnivore Program to ensure these big cats will be around for generations to come.
The work of the Zambian Carnivore Program is supported by the National Geographic Society’s
Big Cats Initiative.Connecting with local communities and leaders is an important component of many Explorers’ work. The National Geographic Society is working with Big Cats Initiative grantees to create films highlighting the impact of their efforts which are translated into local languages and distributed in-region.
