Marah, who was leading the White Lion reintroduction, had impressed researchers with her hunting prowess, having achieved more than 82 successful kills since her release in April last year. A champion against formidable odds, Marah died while hunting with her offspring. She had perfected the technique of digging out warthogs from their deep underground burrows, and a week before her death was captured on film killing three warthogs in a single night. Following recent rains, one such burrow caved in on her, trapping her inside. With the risks involved in hunting in the wild, lion mortality is high - 80% of lion cubs do not survive to become adults. This natural event highlights the urgency of the continued protection of the White Lions who face extinction in their natural habitat. The Global White Lion Protection Trust's team is focused now on the survival of Marah's three-and-a-half year old sub-adult offspring, who learnt their hunting techniques from their mother. The three offspring have all hunted successfully on their own, killing prey as large as adult wildebeest. The scientific reintroduction is continuing as planned, with the lions' natural prey base being increased, and the long-term objective of integrating the White Lions with free-roaming tawny lions within their natural endemic range.

We understand that this event will be of great significance and sadness to many people around the world, and our team appreciates your kindness and support. Rather than sending flowers, those who are concerned for the survival of the White Lions should kindly make a donation towards the welfare of Marah's three cubs. (Please see the Trust's banking details below.)

With much appreciation

Linda Tucker
CEO Global White Lion Protection Trust


Global White Lion Protection Trust
Standard Bank
Acc.420070176
Branch code: 001255
Rivonia Branch, South Africa
Swift code: SBZAJJ