Raphael is a young Samburu warrior who started working on the project in September last year. He is the Community Liaison Officer and is my right-hand man. He networks with the community, records
Who Is The Ewaso Lions Team?
Many of you have asked me “who is the Ewaso Lions team”. This is my chance to tell you about the great team of guys that I work with. The Ewaso Lions team Ltalesi Lekuraiyo is a warrior from Ngare
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Thank you Jan!
Jan, thank you so much for your donation towards the solar panel system at the Echo Lima camp! The system is working out really well and we are fortunate to have light in the evenings and I am also
The first Wildlife Cinema
In July, I borrowed a mobile film unit to show films to the local communities. I have done this in the past and it was something I have always enjoyed doing. The plan was to show a predators film
Camp Nearly Washed Away
On the 11th of July, I was driving to camp from Samburu National Reserve when I noticed dark clouds form and surround us. I drove quickly to camp to consult with the guys to see what they thought.
Bush Laboratory
Between January and May this year I collected 17 lion faecal samples in the reserve and Francis, one of the Ewaso Lion scouts has collected 10 samples in the community area. This is an important
Cubs at last…
On the 29th of June, I received word from one of the resident driver guides in Samburu that he had seen 3 little lion cubs 2 days ago! Some background: The last time we had cubs in Samburu was in May
Cheetah versus Zebra – who won?
Firstly, I must apologize for not having posted a blog in a really long time. Fieldwork has consumed every minute of my time. It has been an amazing month in the field with a lot going on. I will be
Echo Lima Camp
The Ewaso Lions (known as Echo Lima ) camp has been set up! After doing a lot of running around in Nairobi last week buying solar panels, food, tents and more, I finally made it to Samburu a few days
Ashe oleng Jan, Sauwah, Ana & an anonymous donor
Thank you so much Jan, Sauwah, Ana and an anonymous donor! All of us at Ewaso Lions really appreciate your donation to the project and will contribute towards payments for Gypsy, the project vehicle.