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Inside The Pride On-Demand Course
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Dr Paul Funston

Inside The Pride On-Demand Course

Part of EcoTraining’s Big Five Series

R2500,00

Next Course Dates: Always Available

Go beyond the safari sighting. Inside The Pride is a science-based, on-demand course presented by world-renowned lion ecologist Dr. Paul Funston — 30+ years of African field research distilled into six immersive video lessons. Study anywhere, anytime, at your own pace.

Enrol today. Start immediately. Learn for life.

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The African lion is one of the most studied — and most misunderstood — animals on Earth.
This course changes that.

Inside The Pride takes you deep into lion ecology, behaviour, and conservation through the eyes of one of the world’s foremost lion scientists. Dr. Paul Funston has spent over three decades in the field across Africa, authored more than 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers, and trained more guides, students, and conservation professionals in more African countries than any other lion specialist.

This is his knowledge — on-demand, available to you from anywhere in the world.

What’s Inside

Six on-demand video lessons. Work through each at your own pace, replay any section, and fit learning around your life. Lifetime access from the moment you enrol.

Module Lesson
1 Origins of the Lion: Evolution and Ecology of a Savanna Cat
2 The Life of Lions: Females and Cubs
3 The Secret Lives of Male Lions
4 Threats to Lions and Conservation Responses
5 Legal and Illegal Hunting of Lions: Hard Truths
6 Living with Lions: From Safari to Science

Who This Course Is For

  • ▸Safari guides and aspiring field guides (FGASA / NQF tracks)
  • ▸Conservation professionals, researchers, and policy advisors
  • ▸Wildlife veterinarians, doctors, and medical professionals with a passion for big cats
  • ▸Educators teaching conservation, ecology, or African studies
  • ▸Tourism operators, lodge owners, and travel professionals
  • ▸Anyone who has ever sat at a sundowner and wondered how lion society really works

What You Get

  • ✓Six full on-demand video lessons by Dr. Paul Funston
  • ✓Knowledge-check quizzes for every lesson
  • ✓PDF presentations to download for offline study
  • ✓Downloadable knowledge summaries
  • ✓EcoTraining Certificate of Participation
  • ✓Lifetime access — no expiry, no time limit, no rush

How It Works

Step 1 — Enrol today via secure checkout
Step 2 — Receive instant course access (no waiting for a cohort)
Step 3 — Watch your first lesson within minutes
Step 4 — Move through the course at your own pace — pause, replay, return whenever you like
Step 5 — Complete the final knowledge check and earn your certificate

Meet Your Instructor

Dr. Paul Funston

A globally respected lion ecologist with over 30 years of field experience across Africa. A former Senior Director of Panthera’s Lion Program and Associate Professor, he has authored more than 70 peer-reviewed scientific papers, books, and technical reports that have helped shape modern understanding of lion sociality, territoriality, hunting behaviour, and the role of lions as apex predators.

Through African Lion Conservation (Pty) Ltd, Dr. Funston now works across the continent advising on lion recovery, reintroductions, protected area management, and human-lion coexistence strategies.

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R2,500  ·  Lifetime access

Step inside the pride. Discover the lions you thought you knew.


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1 review for Inside The Pride On-Demand Course

  1. Christy Brown (verified owner) –

    This course really opened my eyes with an in depth view of the life of lions and the conservation challenges they are facing. Dr Funston’s lectures were fascinating and I really appreciate his willingness to answer all the student questions.

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