2013 was a devastating year along the northern Okavango, Botswana. Villagers were losing livestock at an exceptionally high rate and decided to take action. By setting poison and actively hunting them down, villagers killed over 30 known lions, representing nearly 50% of the area population. Poison was the biggest concern as it indiscriminately kills all in its path. Colleagues recorded the victims including scores of dead vultures and other predators along with targeted prides with cubs.