More bad news re lions in the Mara.
Mar 14th, 2007, 09:09 AM
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More bad news re lions in the Mara.
Regretfully there has been another instance of the Maasai targeting a lion as Terilyn reports in her Wildlife Direct blog. This time using the highly inefficient means of a poisoned carcass.
One can read my comments underneath her report and although I'm no expert in these matters one wonders how much longer authorities can permit this to continue. But then, how does one prevent it?
To read the full blog entry click here:
<b>www.wildlifedirect.org/maraconservation/?p=37</b>
One can read my comments underneath her report and although I'm no expert in these matters one wonders how much longer authorities can permit this to continue. But then, how does one prevent it?
To read the full blog entry click here:
<b>www.wildlifedirect.org/maraconservation/?p=37</b>
Mar 15th, 2007, 10:59 AM
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This is awful! So not only the lion, but others that feast off the carcass will be poisioned also? I sure pray this lion will make it. Do we know if the Vet is from Kenya Wildlife Services? The death earlier of three lions by poisoned arrows is such a tragedy - and as pointed out - all for ONE goat. I know the Mara Conservancy does not have the funds for every domestic animal that is killed by the the Mara's 'wildlife', but if incidents like the poisoned carcass continue, there will such a decline in the Mara predators that who will want to visit - as I know the big cats are an immense draw. I just wish the lodges in the Mara would contribute to help cover the losses of the Masai livestock.
I have been visiting the Mara since 1995 and the change has been dramatic. Understand now that some lodges will be built along the Escarpment and that area is where the elephants go to at night.
My heart is crying for the Mara as one day surely the Mara will be no more for the rest of the World to see.
I have been visiting the Mara since 1995 and the change has been dramatic. Understand now that some lodges will be built along the Escarpment and that area is where the elephants go to at night.
My heart is crying for the Mara as one day surely the Mara will be no more for the rest of the World to see.
Mar 15th, 2007, 12:44 PM
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DanaPhx,
What an excellent point to make - that the lodges contribute to the "compensation Fund" that the conservancy has available for livestock re numeration. It is in their long term interest to preserve the wildlife in and around their concession area.
However despite this it would appear that the Maasai seek almost immediate action and the promise of financial incentives does not make much difference - please someone if I'm wrong correct me as I am no expert in this matter.
Matt
What an excellent point to make - that the lodges contribute to the "compensation Fund" that the conservancy has available for livestock re numeration. It is in their long term interest to preserve the wildlife in and around their concession area.
However despite this it would appear that the Maasai seek almost immediate action and the promise of financial incentives does not make much difference - please someone if I'm wrong correct me as I am no expert in this matter.
Matt
Mar 15th, 2007, 01:28 PM
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Matt-
I don't know if lodges/camps in the Mara work together on this, but there are several lodges/camps which do in other areas of Kenya.
I was first told about the carcass poisoning by Luca from Campi Ya Kanzi in the Chyulu Hills area.
His Simba project does a great deal to try to save the lions in the area and I believe he also works with some of the lodges and camps in the Tsavo area as well.
He may also be a great candidate to interview for your website as he's worked closely with the Maasai for years and could give his perspective and experience in dealing with this issue and other issues facing wildlife today.
Sandy
I don't know if lodges/camps in the Mara work together on this, but there are several lodges/camps which do in other areas of Kenya.
I was first told about the carcass poisoning by Luca from Campi Ya Kanzi in the Chyulu Hills area.
His Simba project does a great deal to try to save the lions in the area and I believe he also works with some of the lodges and camps in the Tsavo area as well.
He may also be a great candidate to interview for your website as he's worked closely with the Maasai for years and could give his perspective and experience in dealing with this issue and other issues facing wildlife today.
Sandy
Mar 16th, 2007, 01:51 PM
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Matt - Thanks for posting question here and Wildlife Direct.
If everyone that has gone or is thinking about going to the Mara would write their travel agents, the lodges, the companies that own the lodges they staying at and express their concern about the targeting of lions maybe, maybe the lodges could contribute to 'compensation fund' as Matt mentioned. No lions, no tourists, no $$$ for those business's.
Any thoughts?
Dana
If everyone that has gone or is thinking about going to the Mara would write their travel agents, the lodges, the companies that own the lodges they staying at and express their concern about the targeting of lions maybe, maybe the lodges could contribute to 'compensation fund' as Matt mentioned. No lions, no tourists, no $$$ for those business's.
Any thoughts?
Dana
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