Wild lions in Laikipia County, Kenya, are winning the struggle for survival thanks to the efforts of local conservationists. Researchers work with local ranchers to avert livestock predation by the big cats. Conservationists are also grappling with the question of how many of the highly endangered Grevy’s zebra do the lions kill. What happens when two endangered species collide? Discover how humans, livestock, and lions live together successfully.
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Severely Wounded Elephant Calf with Snare is Captured and Treated
March 6, 2026 · by Victor Kasii
A young elephant calf, badly wounded by a poacher's snare around its leg, is sighted on Mpala. Kenya Wildlife Service vets and Mpala rangers race to dart, treat and free the animal before infection sets in.
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