Lions are identified via their unique whisker spot patterns, ear markings and scars and each lion is given specific code in order to obtain information on pride composition and distribution and individual identities of animals – a task which is now ongoing in Botswana as well thanks to the Botswana Lion Corridor Project. Collaring takes place through free darting lions at calling stations or when lions are located during routine tracking. Each lion collared will be carefully monitored by the team in order to glean valuable information about whether there is a continuous lion population that connects cross-border areas, the identification of dispersal corridors of young males in the area, geographical links between different prides and familial relationships and home ranges within the prides is being gathered by the team.

The SATIB Conservation Trust supports the Botswana Lion Corridor Project through the sponsorship of GPS satellite collars. The project is in need of between 20 and 30 collars for 2015. Sponsorship of mobile bomas, which are enormously valuable in assisting with the reduction of human-wildlife conflict in rural communities, is also a priority as is the provision of vehicles. The Trust will also provide support for ongoing lion conservation work in Botswana.