In November, after months of preparation and countless emails, Ewaso Lions had the privilege of hosting a remarkable week-long workshop in Samburu. This gathering brought together 18 distinguished
FINANCIAL TIMES: The Kenyan conservationist on the animals she loved and the battle to protect her country’s wildlife
FT Magazine Life & Arts: The Kenyan conservationist on the animals she loved and the battle to protect her country’s wildlife Shivani Bhalla on tracking lions: ‘You get to know them so well’
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THE TIMES: How to save Africa’s lions? Ask the men who used to hunt them
The sun is rising high over northern Kenya, the air is hot and dry, and a young man is quietly making his way through the rocky scrubland that stretches for miles in every direction. His name is
Using Technology in Lion Conservation
Ewaso Lions has helped to grow and maintain a stable lion population within our conservation landscape since our work began in 2007; however, lions worldwide and in Kenya face a significant decline.
Invasive Species: Challenge or Opportunity?
The encroachment of the highly invasive Prosopis julifora, known locally as Mathenge, into our lion territories presents a complex dilemma. Witnessing its rapid proliferation in key lion areas raises
Naramat’s Pride: A Thriving Legacy
Naramat, our extraordinary lioness in Westgate Conservancy, was sadly killed by other lions in 2021, but her impact lives on. She gave birth to 3 stunning females in 2019 – Mararoi, Narasha, and
From Dreams to Reality: Solomon’s Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian
Solomon’s Journey to Becoming a Veterinarian: Click on this video to learn more about his journey. “Going to school was not something I had ever dreamed of because no one in my family had gone to
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CONSERVATION OPTIMISTS: Meet the optimists with Shivani Bhalla
Meet the optimists: Shivani Bhalla Born and raised in Kenya, Dr. Shivani Bhalla believes the key to lion conservation is working in partnership with local communities. She founded Ewaso Lions in
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Our Lion Kids Camps – How Do We Know They Work?
How do we know we are having a positive impact on the children that attend our Lion Kids Camps? To evaluate the impact of each of our camps, all attendees complete a pre-camp and a post-camp quiz. The
From Solitary Lions to Prides
For over a decade we have been mainly observing solitary lions (check out this article written on the solitary lions of Samburu). Since 2022, we have noticed a transformation and we now have a number