IT WILL be a case of life with the lions for a Gosport man after he won a Millennium Award from the environmental charity Earthwatch.

Keith Percival, 52, a project officer with Gosport firm Groundwork, is travelling to the United States this spring to carry out scientific field research with Earthwatch. His project involves the radio collaring and tracking of mountain lions to find ways for the cats and locals to co-exist.

Keith, of Carnarvon Road, Gosport, said: "This is a wonderful opportunity to do something I have always wanted to do, but that few people have the chance of achieving."