In search of food, desert lions in Namibia move to the sea - The World from PRX

Desert Lions in Namibia Adapt to Climate Change

A small population of desert lions in Namibia have become the only maritime lions in the world, moving to the country's Atlantic coast in search of food due to climate change and extreme weather.

Wildlife photographer Griet Van Malderen has spent years following the pride and shared her observations with The World's Host Carolyn Beeler.

The shift in their hunting patterns is a result of climate change and extreme weather, forcing the lions to adapt to a new environment.

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Author's summary: Desert lions in Namibia move to the sea.

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