How many desert lions are left?
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How many desert lions are left?
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Today, the official estimate is around 112-139 animals — though Smit says is it’s more like only 85-95 lions. This after the population hit a high of 150 in the early 2000s. The lions’ recovery remains hugely imperiled by human-wildlife conflict and trophy hunting.