The work of ten award-winning photographers has been highlighted in stunning images of lions in Africa, all part of a charity book titled Remembering Lions.
This project aims to raise awareness about the threats lions face while generating funds for conservation efforts.
The book was made possible by a successful Kickstarter campaign, which has already raised £163,000, making it the platform’s third most successful photography book.
All profits will go toward African lion conservation projects to raise over £200,000.
Wildlife photographer Margot Raggett spearheaded the project, collaborating with other well-known names, including Marsel van Oosten, the current Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Together, they have produced a collection of striking images that capture lions in their natural habitat.
This is the fourth book in a series of wildlife photography books created by Raggett, and her campaign has so far raised an impressive £460,000 for conservation projects across Africa and Asia.
The images featured in Remembering Lions include contributions from photographers such as Steve Winter, Art Wolfe, and Frans Lanting, who donated their work to help raise awareness and funding for lion protection.
Lions face various threats, from poaching and habitat loss to human conflicts. In just 25 years, the lion population has been cut in half, leaving only around 20,000 in the wild today.
Historically, lions roamed much of Africa, Asia, Europe, and even parts of the Americas, but they are now mostly confined to sub-Saharan Africa and a small area in northern India.
The Remembering Wildlife series has attracted attention from well-known figures such as Pierce Brosnan, Michelle Pfeiffer, Joanna Lumley, and Russell Crowe.
Margot Raggett expressed her concern about the rapid decline of wildlife, stating, “So much of our wildlife is disappearing before our eyes, and our generation bears responsibility.”
Raggett also emphasized that many people assume lions will always be around, but without urgent action, they could disappear.
She hopes this book will raise awareness and inspire efforts to protect lions and ensure their survival for future generations.
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