Soldier trying to steal cubs killed by lion

A Congolese soldier has been killed in Virunga National Park by a lioness after he reportedly tried stealing her two cubs. The incident took place near Katanda, which is in the savannah region of Virunga just south of Lake Edward (and south east of Rwindi). Another soldier was also injured.

Last September we blogged about a lion being shot in the chest by soldiers, in Rwindi. Lions are a flagship species in Virunga, and it is a positive sign that they have started to return to the park, often crossing over from Queen Elizabeth Park in Uganda which is contiguous to Virunga.

This incident once again highlights the problems the Rangers face on a daily basis arising from the human/wildlife conflict in Africa’s oldest national park.

Submitted on 03/25/2010

Submitted by: Jennifer Griffith
Reference: http://gorillacd.org/2010/03/25/soldier-trying-to-steal-cubs-killed-by-lion/#comment-70691

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Bruce said:
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And just what was he planning on doing with the two cubs he was trying to steal? Thanks for sending this in, Jennifer.

Candi said:
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Poaching a lioness's cubs!?! They're even more protective than bears! Idiot. Thanks, Jennifer!

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