The lion population on the Laikipia commercial ranches is an important source population of lions for the entire region. In the past two years, drought conditions in the wider area have led to some
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Digging Water Holes for Wildlife and People During The Drought
The Ewaso Nyiro river is one of the only permanent sources of freshwater in the region. It acts as a vital lifeline both for wildlife and the local people and their livestock. Yet, with no significant
Conflict Threatens Lions in Samburu
Last week, we received word that a lion had killed a camel in the Westgate Conservation Area. We went to investigate and found the carcass of an adult female camel. During the night, the camel and her
Rains Arrive In Samburu!
The rains are finally here!!! This is the worst drought that most people can remember. Livestock and wildlife have died in large numbers over the past few months and the river remained dry for most of
Lioness Kills Donkey
A few days after the 3 lions killed 3 cows, I was driving in the Conservation Area in West Gate Community Conservancy, when I met the Head of Security patrolling on the main road. He said he had just
Lions Kill 3 Cows
During my regular monitoring of the Conservation Area in West Gate Conservancy,we saw a Samburu elder in the distance who appeared to be walking around keenly searching for something. I turned off the