Lions are making surprise visits to Nairobi's neighborhoods, and it's causing quite a stir! 🦁🏘️ Residents of suburbs near Nairobi National Park woke up to unexpected guests as human-wildlife conflicts are on the rise.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has ramped up surveillance after extreme weather and habitat encroachment pushed wildlife closer to human settlements. Imagine spotting a lioness scaling your backyard wall! That's exactly what happened on Wednesday when a lioness was seen leaping over a wall and snatching a dog at dawn, sending shockwaves through the middle-income neighborhood.
In response, KWS dispatched a human-wildlife conflict team to the area. They assured residents that patrols have been intensified to prevent further lion attacks. 🛡️👮♂️
Why is this happening? Climate changes and urban expansion are driving animals out of their natural habitats. As humans build closer to national parks, encounters like these become more common.
The authorities urge residents to stay vigilant and report any wildlife sightings immediately. It's a delicate balancing act between safeguarding communities and preserving Kenya's majestic wildlife heritage.
Stay safe, Nairobi! And let's find a way to coexist with our wild neighbors. 🌍🤝
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Kenyan authorities warn of increasing human-wildlife conflicts
cgtn.com
