The 56-year-old’s loss made headlines in the east African country as it led to the spearing to death of six lions in retaliation by the Maasai people, who have co-existed with wild animals for cent…
to hungry lions that wandered into his pen located near Kenya’s iconic Amboseli national park.
The Big Life Foundation, which runs conservation programs in the area, has been offering compensation to herders who lose their livestock to predators.Herder Joel Kirimbu said compensation should match the market rate.“Cows are expensive and can cost as much as $577 each. One cannot compare 80,000 shillings to 30,000 shillings. We receive very little compensation. That is why we become angry and despite receiving compensation, we come out and kill the lions,” he told The Associated Press.
“It could be a little just to make sure your anger goes down but its better than nothing,” said Daniel Ole Sambu, who coordinates the foundation’s Predator Protection Program.
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