EcoTraining has launched a new online, on-demand course focused on lion ecology, behaviour and conservation.
The course, Inside the Pride, is presented by lion conservationist Paul Funston, who has more than 30 years of field experience in African ecology and lion research.
According to EcoTraining, the course aims to provide participants with a deeper understanding of lion behaviour, their ecological role and the conservation challenges facing the species.
The six modules cover:
- Lion evolution and ecology
- Understanding lionesses, cubs and pride dynamics
- Male lion coalitions, battles and survival strategies
- Conservation challenges and solutions
- The complexities and controversies of lion hunting
- Safari tourism and scientific lion conservation
The on-demand course is aimed at guides, students, wildlife professionals or anyone interested in participating meaningfully in lion conservation efforts.
No prior formal qualification is required. Participants will have access to recorded lectures, Q&A sessions and supporting course material, and will receive an EcoTraining certificate of participation after completing the course (the first in EcoTraining’s Big Five series).
The course is available from June 1, 2026, at Inside the Pride Course | EcoTraining
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