celebrating 50 years of kevin richardson and the fight for Lions
Earlier this year, the Kevin Richardson Foundation launched an incredibly special campaign to honour Kevin’s 50th birthday.
This milestone celebrated his extraordinary journey as the ‘Lion Whisperer’.
The campaign film featured a heartfelt video reflecting on his life, his unparalleled connection with lions, and his vision for wildlife conservation. If you haven’t watched it yet, we invite you to experience this inspiring story and share in Kevin’s journey.

Looking Back on Our 2024 Impact
As 2024 concludes, we reflect on the progress made across our conservation and education initiatives. From protecting wildlife to empowering communities, the workaccomplished this year highlights the power of collaboration and determination. Here are some of the key outcomes from our biggest projects:
Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT): Pioneering Poaching Interventions
EWT’s efforts in the Greater Kruger National Park continue to combat the poaching crisis. Two spotted hyenas fitted with tracking collars led teams to 1769 snares, with 4 hyenas and 2 lions rescued since April. However, poaching pressures remain high, claiming six lions in two months. While challenges persist, new strategies – such as cage traps planned for 2025 – offer hope for more efficient protection in the future.

Foundation Manager Farewell
by Caroline Edmonds
At the Foundation, we don’t often talk about ourselves; our focus is always on the work and the animals we serve. But today, we ask if we may indulge ourselves as we bid farewell to our wonderful Foundation Manager, Shani van Straaten, who is leaving us after seven incredible years.

Update on three of the Miracle 8
Many of you have asked about the Miracle 8 cheetahs and how they are thriving in the wild. Recently, Kevin shared a video on the Lion Whisperer Members Channel addressing this topic. While we don’t receive updates on all eight cheetahs—respecting their transition to new homes and independence—there’s exciting news about the three males residing at Amakhala Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape. These three are well-known thanks to their regular appearances on WildEarth TV. Having watched their journey on the channel, we decided it was time to pay them a visit.
