Endangered Namibian Lion Shot

An endangered Namibian lion has been shot and killed, according to conservationists that had been tracking the lion and the rest of his pride for quite some time.

According to The Desert Lion Conservation Group – an organisation that had been tracking five, well-known desert-adapted lions in Namibia – one of the lions, named Harry, was shot and killed by what they believe was a “disgruntled” farmer.

These so-called desert lions are different from normal African lions, as they have adapted to the harsh conditions in the Namibian desert.

Their coats are thicker and they are able to survive for longer periods of time without water. However, they do cause problems for farmers in the area, as they prey on their cattle and other livestock.

Farmers have in the past shot or poisoned these lions, who are now endangered. It is believed that there are only 150 of these lions left.

Harry was part of a group of 5 male lions, dubbed the “Five Musketeers.”

The group said they aren’t exactly sure what happened, but that it was definitely a “human-lion conflict” that occurred and caused the death of Harry.

Apparently, the ‘conflict’ happened when the lions passed by a herd of cattle.

The group also said that two other lions, Ben and Adolf, who are part of Harry’s pride, were also injured and that it seemed that a bullet had passed through Ben’s stomach as well.

The group has called on conservation groups to help with information regarding the death and for better care in the conservation of these lions.