Lions in Akagera National Park increase to 62 #rwanda #RwOT

The park's management announced this on August 10, 2025, coinciding with the International Day of Lion Health.

"Ten years ago, the roar returned to Akagera. Since 2015, when lions were reintroduced after nearly 20 years, they've flourishedâ€"now 62 animals. On this #WorldLionDay, we celebrate a decade of conservation success," the management said in a post on X.

The reintroduction program began in 2015 when the Government of Rwanda received seven lions, including five females, from South Africa as part of efforts to restore the species in the park.

Established in 1934, Akagera National Park covers 1,120 square kilometres and is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, and hippos.

The International Day of Lion Health, first observed in 2013, aims to promote the conservation and well-being of lions by raising awareness about the challenges they face and encouraging actions to protect their health.

Akagera National Park has seen a significant growth in its lion population, which has risen from just seven individuals to 62 over the past decade.

IGIHE

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