Our team has been dealing with high levels of human-lion conflict in northern Kenya, putting lions at risk and causing significant problems for local communities and ranchers. Conflict occurs when
New Cubs Born and Naramat’s Cubs Revealed
Nine months ago, Naramat gave birth to cubs far out in the community area west of Samburu National Reserve. All this time, the lions hid in the hills and swamps of Westgate Community Conservancy. Our
Video: Lion with Broken Leg Examined by Wildlife Vets
Field report by Heather Gurd On September 14th, we received a flurry of reports from our Lion Watch Guides that a young male lion had an injured leg and was unable to put any weight on it. Concerned,
How You Can Help on World Lion Day
Over the past couple of weeks lions have been in the international spotlight. Lions are facing threats like never before. There are fewer than 35,000 lions left in the wild. The greatest threats
Statement on Cecil the Lion
Over the past week we have watched as the world erupted over the killing of Cecil the lion in Zimbabwe. His death enraged people from around the globe and has sparked important discussion. Here at
Two Lions Dead in Buffalo Springs
[UPDATED] It saddens us to announce that two lion cubs died early Thursday morning in Buffalo Springs National Reserve in northern Kenya. Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) vets have taken the bodies of the
Video: Lion Kills a Young Leopard
Warning: This video contains images that may be considered graphic to some people. We are sharing this because it depicts an uncommon behavior; a natural event that is interesting from an ecological
Lions Return to Westgate’s Conservation Area
After an almost 2-year absence, lions have returned to the Conservation Area in Westgate. This area, also called the Core Area, is a 9km2 piece of habitat that was set aside by local people for
Please Help Ewaso Lions This Holiday Season
UPDATE: A generous donor has pledged to match every donation up to $7,500! This means if you donate $100, then Ewaso Lions gets $200 just like that. This matching gift will go until the end of this
Lions Might be Listed as ‘Threatened’
Last week, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service announced the African lion might get listed as ‘Threatened’ under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. To read an in-depth article on the listing, visit