VOICED : Searching for the last lions in Nigeria

Marshall Kelly and a team of scientists are searching for Nigeria's last lions in the Inkeri Game Reserve. Despite their efforts, they have not found any lions, raising concerns about their possible extinction. The West African lion population is critically low, with only a few remaining in Nigeria. Conservation efforts aim to raise awareness and attract funding to protect these lions. However, challenges such as poaching and human activities hinder these efforts, and the mission ends without success.

What is the main goal of Marshall Kelly's team in the Inkeri Game Reserve?

• To study the behavior of lions

• To capture lions for a zoo

• To find and protect the last remaining lions

• To relocate lions to a safer area

How many West African lions are estimated to be left in the region?

• Approximately 400

• About 200

• Nearly 800

• Around 1000

What is hoped to be achieved by drawing international attention to the lion's situation?

• Increase in tourism

• More funding for conservation

• Relocation of lions to other countries

• Development of new game reserves

What is one of the main reasons for the decline in the West African lion population?

• High intensity of poaching

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

• Lack of prey

What method did Marshall Kelly's team use to try and attract the lions?

• Using lion pheromones

• Playing the sound of a distressed buffalo calf

• Building artificial dens

• Setting up feeding stations