Three lions have been discovered dead in Uganda, which is a 'big setback.'
In recent years, several lions have perished in Queen Elizabeth National Park, indicating a rise in human-wildlife conflict.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
Three female lions were discovered dead, leaning against an electrified fence of a safari lodge in Uganda, on the outskirts of the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.
According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), the parent lioness and two pups may have been electrocuted.
The deaths of the animals, according to UWA spokesman Bashir Hangi, are a "huge blow" in a country where there are just 400 lions left.
In Uganda, there is currently no legislation governing land use near national parks.
In recent years, several lions have perished in Queen Elizabeth National Park, indicating a rise in human-wildlife conflict.
Six lions were found dead and mutilated in March of last year, in what officials assumed was an instance of poisoning. Currently, four accused are in court.
In 2018, 11 lions, including eight cubs, were poisoned, making it the year with the most lions murdered. In 2010, five lions perished in similar circumstances.
Lion populations are declining across the continent, with the species being classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
