Samburu is transforming! Every day the landscape changes colour. Trees are the greenest they have been this whole year and its amazing to watch the animals come alive. All the animals seem more
Ewaso Lions News
Amidst this terrible drought, the lions have done great! Together with the other predators, they are probably the only animals to have benefited from the arid conditions. The Koitogor pride came
Rains Arrive In Samburu!
The rains are finally here!!! This is the worst drought that most people can remember. Livestock and wildlife have died in large numbers over the past few months and the river remained dry for most of
Thank you for your donations!
Dear Michael, Heather and Katherine, Thank you SO much for your donations to Ewaso Lions. Things are currently very difficult in the Samburu region – see my previous blog on the drought. Your
When will it rain? The drought persists in Samburu…
The drought is continuing. This has been the worst drought that most people can remember. I have been in Samburu for 7 years and I’ve never seen it this bad. People working and living here for more
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A Ceremony and Conference in China
I traveled to Beijing, China, in July 2009 for 10 days. My main aim was to attend the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) annual conference and to receive an award but I was fortunate to travel for
Thank you Stacey!
Stacey, thank you so much for your donation! I am sorry its taken me long to reply. Lots of news to report on China and the award ceremony and conference and also much more from the field too. I will
Similarities Between Lion Conservation in Kenya and Wolf Conservation in the USA
Here is another blog from guest blogger Nina Fascione- Click here for 1st blog One day, Steve and I accompanied Shivani when she gave a presentation to the 25 West Gate Community Community scouts who
Working With Renowned Human-Wildlife Conflict Expert From USA
I was thrilled to have Nina Fascione and her husband Steve Kendrot come and stay with us at the Ewaso Lions camp a while back. Nina is the Vice President for Field Conservation for Defenders of
Africa’s Young Conservation Biologist of the Year!
I am very excited to let you know that I am the recipient of the Society for Conservation Biology (SCB) Africa Section Young Women Conservation Biologist of the Year award! More information that was