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News Release 05-145

Lion Attacks on Humans Increase in Tanzania

Researchers analyze environmental and social factors to reduce killings

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Human population growth and decline of the lion's natural prey have increased deadly attacks.

Growth of Tanzania's human population and decline of the lion's usual prey have increased deadly encouters between man and beast.

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