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A visit from the wise man

Category: Lion Guardian reports, life in camp | Date: Mar 15 2008 | By: admin

Today was a special day in our camp.
The chairman of the Mbirikani Group Ranch paid us a courtesy call
Here are photos of him in our camp on Mbirikani.
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I call him the wise man because he is the one who makes decisions on behalf of more than 5000 members. He was a on a tour in the area and was supposed to attend a meeting that was postponed. So he thought to come visit us and announce his support for the work done by Living with Lions project and the Lion Guardians. He was accompanied by members of his committee and influential politicians of the ranch. Although his visit may have some hidden agenda, it was very clear that he and his committee support our work and other conservation efforts on the ranch; this is important. His visit made today a great day.

News from the Guardians:
The Guardians from Olngosua, Ilchalai and Kalesirua are monitoring different prides of lion believed to be uncollared. These Guardians were able to identify by the tracks that one of these prides has four young cubs. This is overwhelming news for us and we hope they don’t move off the ranch where lion killing seems to be, once again, the popular game amongst murran (warriors).

Also, further news about the recent lion killings:
For the killing of the first lion, two culprits were arrested. They were taken to a district court.
After two weeks, they were released on bond worth less $30 each. As far as the arrest of the killers of this week’s two lions; we don’t what will happen. I will update you all as things unfold.

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4 Responses to “A visit from the wise man”

Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL, on 15 Mar 2008

Boy, I hope this “wise” man will share his wisdom. Check out the 17th comment on your previous post.

Paula, on 15 Mar 2008

Theresa and Anthony I saw your comment after coming off the phone with Eric who has agreed to help Anthony and the lion guardians. I hope we have news early next week about this. Eric sang at the opening of the last Tribeca Film Festival - it was him and Bon Jovi!!! He did the music for the Owen and mzee documentary which is on the owenandmzee.com website. Eric has a heart of pure gold and were thrilled that he could be the African role model to inspire fellow Africans to be more caring about wildlife and nature.

Theresa Siskind St Petersburg FL, on 15 Mar 2008

Excellent, boy this is heartening news. I just heard from Robert ( charcoal campaign) that he won’t be attending the conference in DC about the Congo. So that frees up some of my funds that would have gone for payinf his trip. Instead, it can be used for Eric’s expenses if he needs the help. Paula, my offer still stands if you can attend since you will be in Wisconsin anyway. Listen, you have to check out this great website http://www.passionfortheplanet.com. They offer free radio advertising for charities and offer interviews on air, check it out when you get the chance.

Lisa, California, on 15 Mar 2008

I’m so glad to know that this Wise Man is very wise indeed and is supporting your work. Keep up the good work. Lisa

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