Retaliatory killings: 6 lions in Kenya speared to death after attacking goat herd.
Six lions were speared to death by the Maasai people in Kenya in retaliation for killing a goat herd. The killings highlight the growing human-wildlife conflict in parts of East Africa, which has been exacerbated by a years-long drought. The predator population within the parks has increased, and hunger and thirst can send them into communities. The Big Life Foundation has been offering compensation to herders who lose their livestock to predators, but the compensation does not match the market rate for cows, goats, and sheep. The Kenya Wildlife Service said it is working on lasting solutions that would address the conflict while protecting both humans and wildlife.
