Driven by deeply rooted beliefs in the mystical powers of animal skin talismans known as “gris-gris,” the illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing, according to a new report by wild ...

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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa “You cannot prevent a Senegalese person from believing that a lion skin has some kind of ...

Mystical Beliefs Fuel Senegal’s Illegal Big Cat Trade and Threaten Lion’s Survival in West Africa NIOKOLO-KOBA NATIONAL PARK, Senegal (AP) — The morning sun slants through the canopy of ...

A lion track is spotted at Niokolo Koba National Park, Senegal on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Credit: AP/Annika Hammerschlag Among these protective talismans, lion parts hold particular allure.

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa February 23, 2025 by ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG Associated Press ...

Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's ...

Panthera’s investigation found lion and leopard parts sold in 80% of markets surveyed, with 63% of artisans reporting increased sales in recent years. For Niokolo-Koba’s lions, the impact has ...

Driven by deeply rooted beliefs in the mystical powers of animal skin talismans known as “gris-gris,” the illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing, according to a new report by wild ...

The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West Africa. Sections. WATCH. 72 ...