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
RESILIENCE AND COURAGE: NANAI’S JOURNEY OF RECOVERY
RESILIENCE AND COURAGE: NANAI’S JOURNEY OF RECOVERY DISCLAIMER: GRAPHIC IMAGES Nanai is a very well-known lioness that we have known since she was born almost 14 years ago. We have watched her grow
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A week in the life of Jeneria
Naramat was in trouble. She had wandered into an area in Westgate which would put her on a collision course with some of the camels there. Having heard this grave news, Jeneria’s week began by racing there to keep the lioness and the community’s camels safe. Mission accomplished, Jeneria had no time to rest as the very next day – Monday – Nadala killed two cows north of Samburu, and Loeku’s GPS points put him ominously close to the town.
Lions Move Through a Challenging Landscape
Since the arrival of the 4 new males in April, we have seen a marked change in the movement patterns of Loeku and Lguret. Fortunately, Loeku – the four-year old son of Nashipai – was collared in
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Shivani Receives PhD From University of Oxford
We are very excited to announce that Founder & Executive Director of Ewaso Lions, Shivani Bhalla, received her PhD from the University of Oxford in July. “This has been a long journey and I am
Chalisa Moves to Lewa
We are thrilled to report that a young male lion who we last saw in Buffalo Springs National Reserve in November 2013, has been sighted in Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. The Lewa lion research team led by
Our Rangers Capture Data on Lions and Livestock
Every day, our Ewaso Lions rangers put on their uniforms and head into the bush on patrol. The three rangers bring an important research element to our conservation work. By collecting baseline data
Exploring New Areas for Lion Connectivity
Lions and other large carnivores are wide-ranging species, which means protected areas are often too small to maintain viable populations. Successful conservation of these species, and their prey,