By John Merishi, Head of People and Culture Over the years, Lion Guardians has provided various forms of assistance to the local communities within our operating areas in the Amboseli ecosystem. Our Guardians, who serve as grassroots liaisons, play a vital role in delivering this support to their respective zones. Thanks to the Lions for…
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…