Only 354 West African leopards remain, but one park offers hope

 West African leopards are showing resilience in Benin’s Pendjari National Park. Conservation efforts are succeeding despite regional conflict and human pressures. Leopard density has increased significantly between 2017 and 2023. Rangers and scientists are implementing innovative protection and monitoring strategies. This success offers hope for threatened species in unstable areas. West African leopards are showing resilience in Benin’s Pendjari National Park. Conservation efforts are succeeding despite regional conflict and human pressures. Leopard density has increased significantly between 2017 and 2023. Rangers and scientists are implementing innovative protection and monitoring strategies. This success offers hope for threatened species in unstable areas.