Inspiring Warriors to Conserve Lions
In northern Kenya, Samburu warriors have long seen lions as their enemies. When lions attacked peoples’ livestock, it was up to the warriors to respond, and that often meant killing lions in retaliation. But that’s now changing.
In the latest National Geographic Cat Watch blog, we describe the new trend where we work: engaging warriors to see lions as a valued asset, rather than pests to be eradicated. Our Warrior Watch team is working with their own communities to reduce human-lion conflict and protect lions like Naramat who has just given birth!
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