National Geographic’s Explorers Journal has posted a short video featuring Shivani and our Warrior Watch programme.
National Geographic writes:
Researchers spend countless hours in the field documenting animal behavior in unfamiliar and even dangerous wilderness. So why not hand over animal observation to those who know the landscape best?
National Geographic Explorer and Lion Conservationist Shivani Bhalla, did just that. As the “eyes and ears of the Bush” Shivani has enlisted the help of Samburu Warriors in Northern Kenya to help collect data on daily lion and wildlife sightings. Since the program’s start in 2010, “Warrior Watch” has tripled in size and expects continued growth.
You may be wondering what the warriors asked in return for their services. Having never been given the chance to attend school, they asked for lessons on how to read and write.