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Kenya drought continues - Wildlife and livestock suffering

09/10/2009 11:36:32

Kenya drought continues - Courtesy of the ‘Lion Guardians'

The drought is still continuing, and the animals
and people are struggling badly. Everyone hopes
rain will fall soon and bring back some life to the
parched land. The water hole near to our
neighbouring lodge, Ol Donyo Wuas, is constantly
visited by many elephants, as well as very thin
herbivores like these zebras, all looking for the
scarce water.

Carnivores doing well
The carnivores however are doing well. They have
so many weak animals to choose from, they are
able to feed regularly. This is a collared female,
Selenkay, eating a zebra.

Courtesy of Lion Guardians

No grass - Wildlife & livestock both suffering
There is no grass left to be eaten anywhere, and the wildlife and livestock are
starving. These hills were once covered with long green grass - now there is
nothing for the animals to eat.

Worst in memory
This drought is the worst anyone can remember and everyone in the
community is praying for the rains to come soon. For their part, the Lion
Guardians are doing their best to find lost and weak livestock, which is a
particular problem during this time.

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