Endangered West African leopards show signs of recovery, despite odds. ‘It’s a win’

It’s been difficult to monitor West African leopards in Benin’s Pendjari National Park: It’s a large wilderness area, situated within a hotspot of armed conflict. The park is among the last strongholds for this geographically distinct leopard population — but a recent study shared hopeful news. Leopard density in the park increased over a six-year [...]
2026-07-02 13:13:35