Jalalo, one of the females in the Ngare Mara Pride, recently lost one of her 1-year old male cubs. The lions were crossing the main tarmac highway (Isiolo-Archers Post) at night, accessing a swamp opposite the Chokaa Gate entrance, when a speeding vehicle hit the cub. We went to investigate the following day and identified the lion as Jalalo’s cub. She remains with one cub.
Many bumps have been put along this road, however the section outside Chokaa Gate remains without any. We hope that this will change in the future as each dry season, many animals will cross the highway in search of water. To date, we’ve recorded Grevy’s zebra, aardwolf and numerous spotted hyena that have been hit on this road.
Identifying the lion with KWS ranger
Jeneria looks at the spot where the lion was hit
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What sad news!!!
What a bad news!!!
Pole sana. I am so sorry that this cub was killed and all the other animals by speeding cars. Praying that more speed bumps can be put us. These are senseless deaths!
Poleni Sana for such tragedy. we hope his death and those other beautiful wildlife will not be in vain and atleast road bumps erected in areas known for such incidents. we would also want to say we are proud of the wonderful job you do and say some of us care for our environment and wildlife and hope we shall meet soon. regards, Salim Ahmed and Shahnaz Suleman.
So sorry to hear about the loss of this precious lion. Road kills are a huge problem worldwide, but when the victim is from an endangered species, such as lion, it makes the news even worse.
I am so sorry for such a senseless death….I live in the country and I fear every evening for the wildlife and domestic animals that run into the road…I try to stay mindful and of course ask anyone else driving to please not speed for the sake of animals. Nothing is that important that you have to risk a life.
Back in the 90s, I have encountered some lions feeding on a Grant’s gazelle at night in the same place where the lion cub was killed. I guess it is still a key area for the Buffalo Springs lions. At that time, the road was very rough and you could not speed. However, my driver suddenly had to steer not to hit one of the lions. I never liked the idea of seeing the A2 road paved one day, but I understand the need for Kenya to develop that part of the country. Unfortunately, this will inevitably affect the wildlife and the wild atmosphere of that region..