Although Guardian Alamayiani has been with Lion Guardians for just over a year, it feels like he has been part of the team for many more. He has bonded quickly with other team members who all enjoy his jovial personality. Alamayiani covers a zone that often has the highest densities of lions than anywhere else…
Over the last few weeks, following the death of Cecil the Lion, we have been deeply touched by all those who have reached out to us, supporting us with words of encouragement and donations. His death triggered global outrage that has brought much needed attention to the plight of the African lion. Lion populations have…
In celebration of #WorldLionDay, we held a film showing and soccer challenge at Loitero Primary school in Eselenkei Group Ranch. Here is a pictorial overview of the celebrations: School children and community members ready to watch the Lion Guardians educational film and several clips from other lion based documentaries. In addition to the film showings, Guardians…
Today is World Lion Day (August 10th), and to honor the day our Guardians are meeting with their communities to share stories about their lions, talk about what peaceful co-existence means, and explain what they do as Lion Guardians. As part of this they will also coordinate a showing of the Lion Guardians’ film. You can…
Guardian Parkesian flagged us down as we rushed out of the Training Center. He had run several kilometers to meet us in a matter of minutes. He was drenched in sweat, but he didn’t care. A hunt was on and there was no time to lose! Thirty minutes before, he was on a motorbike making…
The tension was palpable in the air as the Ngorongoro Lion Guardians project team stepped out of their vehicle. They were there to attend a community meeting after a young lion injured in a fight with another lion had been killed by three warriors. The community was desperate to make amends but nervous that the…
As our Community Manager, Eric Ole Kesoi believes “Community support is critical to our existence. We must sustain that support”. In today’s blog, he relates some of the ways that we help the community above and beyond the normal duties of a Guardian and how that helps to conserve lions in the long-term. Our…
She was just over a year and a half old when she left the protection of her mother’s care; she is a little lion fending for herself in the big world. While this is not uncommon for most lions born on community lands, the task of striking out on one’s own is doubly difficult for…
Deafening roars filled the air, as lion sparred against lion in the age-old struggle for territory. It was early 2013 and young immigrants Lorn’gojiyne and his brother Loosinkoron had just announced themselves to all, including the then resident male lion of the area, Ndelie. It did not take long before they had ousted Ndelie and…
Today is World Wildlife Day and we asked Luke Maamai, Lion Guardians Program Manager, about his connection with wildlife. He shared with us this traditional wisdom from his father that set him on the path he finds himself on today. “Traditionally, Maasai did not eat their cattle but drank milk and blood instead. Warriors were…