The November 2011 issue of the Ewaso Lions Field Report is now available. Download it here (700 kb). In this issue: Message from the directors Lion Update – Magilani’s injuries; new cubs in the
Video: Lion Cubs Hunt a Monkey in the River
Heather Gurd, Ewaso Lions volunteer, writes in depth about her experience watching lions make a kill! Observing lions and other predators within community areas, away from the relative protection
Update on the Injured Lion Magilani
On the 25th of June, Lpuresi (one of the Wildlife Watch warriors) found 3 sets of tracks in Mpus Kutuk Conservancy – just across the river from Westgate. Jeneria and Lpuresi returned to the area the
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Ambassador Lioness Severely Wounded
Our favorite local lion, Magilani, has been critically injured. We don’t yet know how she was injured or what her outlook is. But she is alive and she is with her two cubs, and she can move around.
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Battle in Samburu
After a long unsuccessful morning of looking for lions in Samburu National Reserve, Jeneria and I were heading back to camp, when some tour vehicles rushed passed us and yelled “wild dogs” out of
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Investigating the Death of a Lion
During one of our weekly Warrior Watch meetings in Westgate Conservancy, I received a call from a sergeant at Buffalo Springs National Reserve that some tourists had seen a dead lion.We left
Lions Hunt Young Elephant
Our two resident males in Samburu managed to bring down an elephant calf recently. They have hunted elephants on a few other occasions and appear to be proficient elephant hunters. The boys stayed
Lions on Leopard Rock
Driving into Samburu National Reserve recently, we were treated to a lovely lion scene. In the distance we could see the prominent Leopard Rock on top of which were sitting what looked like lions. We
Beautiful and Elusive Lioness Magilani Introduces Her Cubs
We were so fortunate to see Magilani and her 2 cubs in August. We saw her almost daily at her usual time of around 6:30 pm. Her cubs were curious at first to see who we were and what we were all
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Ewaso Lions Mid-Year Report: News on Lions and Community Projects
Dear friends of Ewaso Lions, We are pleased to present our Mid-Year Report to provide you with news from Samburu, information on our lion research and conservation activities, and to keep you posted