We are deep in the dry season in northern Kenya. The grass is gone, the Ewaso Nyiro River is low, people are struggling to graze their livestock and many have migrated north in search of pasture. But
Coexisting with Carnivores: Does it Have to Be Them or Us?
The following article by Ewaso Lions’ own Paul Thomson first appeared on PBS’ NOVA Next on April 2, 2014 with the title Coexisting with Carnivores – Why It’s Not a Zero-Sum Game. It was late in the
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Taking 32 Samburu Women on Their First Safari
Last week we took 32 Samburu women from Westgate Conservancy on a safari to Samburu National Reserve. The ladies had never been before! A few had driven through the Reserve on their way to Archers
Nanai’s New Cubs Are Healthy and Playful – Photos
We were treated to a great sighting of Nanai and her new cubs in Samburu National Reserve (SNR). Nanai, a nearly 4-year-old lioness, gave birth to the lion cubs in early September. On November 3rd we
New Lion Cubs!
Finally some good news… Nanai has given birth to three little lion cubs. The cubs are just over a week old — we will post photos as soon as we can safely take some [UPDATE: Click here for photos].
Lion, Cheetah, Grevy’s Zebras, Hyenas Killed on New Highway
Earlier this week, Ewaso Lions met with other conservation stakeholders from Samburu and Isiolo districts to discuss the heavy loss of wildlife killed by speeding automobiles on the newly tarmacked
A Scout’s Story: Wild Dogs, Lions and Hyenas
Here is a story written by Moses, one of our Lion Scouts. The other day I went on my daily patrol to monitor the Buffer Zone area and returned to camp at 3:15 pm. When I was in my tent recovering from
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
A Glimpse Inside the Ewaso Lion Project by Guest Blogger Pascal Fournié
Today’s post was written by Pascal Fournié, founder and president of Afrique Horizons, a French organization that promotes conservation in Africa. Pascal visited Samburu in July and spent several
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New Mother Lionesses Kill a Warthog
Nashipai and Nabo, our two resident lionesses in Samburu National Reserve recently gave birth and we have been monitoring them closely over the past few weeks. Whilst watching the two females resting