In north-west Namibia, community rangers are working together with farmers to protect livestock and safeguard a recovering lion population. Using a combination of real-time data and traditional knowledge, they have been able to reduce human-lion conflict and promote coexistence. The Lion Rangers programme, which was established in 2018, relies on a team of over 40 rangers, patrol leaders, and rapid response team members who patrol the 40,000 sq km range on foot, gathering information on lion sightings, prey, and other carnivores. They use smartphones loaded with the Spatial Monitoring and Reporting Tool (SMART) to log and share their observations in real-time. This data is then used to pinpoint weak spots in monitoring, pre-empt conflict, and mobilize rapid response teams. The programme has seen a significant reduction in human-lion conflict incidents, with some areas experiencing no incidents for years. The community rangers are also working to promote tolerance among farmers, who are growing more accepting of the presence of lions. The programme's success is a testament to the power of community-led conservation and the importance of combining traditional knowledge with modern technology.