How many lions are in Selous?
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How many lions are in Selous?
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A scientific paper by Riggio et al (2013) estimated a lion population of no less than 7,644 individuals in the Selous region, with 4,953 in the “protected” areas . The estimate was made by remote sensing of “suitable habitat” and then extrapolating lions into the area.