Africa's oldest lion Loonkiito killed
The oldest male lion in Africa was killed by a livestock owner. Loonkiito had broken into an enclosure while starving.
Africa's oldest lion killed
The lion Loonkiito was killed by the owner of a livestock enclosure. He was “the oldest male lion in our ecosystem and possibly in Africa,” according to Lion Guardians. He had broken into a livestock enclosure while starving and searching for prey.
Drought exacerbates conflicts
Kenya has experienced the worst drought in four decades. A dramatic surge in demand for energy and raw materials has led to humans and lions competing for space and resources. More on the topic of species conservation and climate change.
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