SOLUTIONS
There is no simple solution to the problem
of lion conservation, but Living with Lions (LWL) are working to find
the best possible approaches to conserve the remaining populations
of lions in unprotected parts of Kenya, which they hope will
be applicable to similar areas across Africa.
The Laikipia Predator Project, the Kilimanjaro Lion Conservation
Project and the Amboseli Predator Project carry out scientific research on the behaviour
and ecology of lions in human-dominated environments, to find
out how lion populations might be conserved in these areas.
The Mara Predator Project has recently been set up near the Masai Mara to monitor the lions in the area, and to build an online database of individual lions.
The Lion Guardians program employs Maasai warriors to monitor lions and other carnivores and help their communities reduce conflict with predators.
All these LWL projects are trying to create solutions to the conflicts between
man and lions, so that their persecution can be reduced.
Map of Kenya, showing the location of LWL projects
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