By Filberto Mayiani, Lion Monitoring Coordinator. Human-wildlife conflict is a devastating reality when the needs and behaviors of wildlife clash with the needs of local communities. This tension can lead to tragic consequences on both sides. One of the most poignant examples of this is the conflict involving the Neiti & Nenguya pride, a group…
Alongside the flourishing lion numbers, lion-livestock conflict is on the rise in the Amboseli ecosystem. Lions attack livestock both during the day while they are being herded and sometimes breaking into livestock enclosures at night. While herders try to protect their animals using lion deterrents, some livestock are left with serious injuries that, if untreated,…
Livestock herding to the Indigenous Maasai of East Africa is an ancestral tradition that dates back centuries. For the Maasai, livestock herding is a vital practice that protects livestock from predator attacks. Boys are traditionally trained from a young age, ensuring they are fully equipped with the skills and knowledge to become skilled herders by…
In recent years, a historical threat to wildlife has resurfaced in the Amboseli ecosystem of southern Kenya. We have noted that there has been a significant uptick in the use of poisons for lacing prey carcasses to kill carnivores. Traditionally, Maasai do not use poison as it is seen as cowardly. But over time, culture…
At Lion Guardians, it is our objective to share our knowledge and experiences with other conservation organizations and partners. We believe through openly sharing our successes, our challenges, our data, and our tools, that we can further conservation impact more effectively across the globe. We refer to this as ‘open-source conservation.’ We strongly believe that…