Tag #Gris-Gris

How does the persistent demand for lion parts in Senegal, driven by the use of gris-gris, impact the conservation efforts of Niokolo-Koba National Park, and what are the immediate consequences?

In Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park, lion poaching fueled by demand for mystical talismans ('gris-gris') persists, resulting in an unsustainable loss of two lions annually despite population growth to 35 since 2017. The illegal trade, prevalent in 80% of surveyed markets, is driven by deeply rooted cultural beliefs.