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 and Indigenous communities. Tension can lead to tragic consequences on both sides. A potent example of this is the conflict involving the Neiti & Nenguya pride, a group of lions…
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…