Truce between lions and farmers claws back hope in Okavango Delta

It’s rare for farmers and ecologists to get excited over the same thing. Initiatives in Botswana might be a sign that they’ve found a better way.

28 Sep 2026 Several species including lion remain under severe threat in the Okavango Delta. (Photo: Clifford Roberts) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper It’s mid-morning on the outskirts of Gunutsoga Village where Kutlwano Teko and a handful of herders have gathered to release their cattle from a canvas-lined boma. A cold night has relented in the face of the sun’s momentary gift of a mellow warmth.