In Kenya's Nashulai Conservancy, a fragile balance between humans and wildlife is on the brink of collapse.
The conservancy, established in 2016, had boldly chosen to merge the traditional Maasai way of life with coexistence with wild animals. The strategy allowed for local residents to graze their livestock alongside the very same lions, giraffes, and elephants they used to fear and avoid.
However, times are changing rapidly in this region. Increasing tourism operations have brought new challenges, pushing against the delicate harmony that once held sway. Moreover, the alarming effects of climate change are forcing wildlife habitats to shift and alter forever.
The stakes here are high as these interconnected factors threaten the long-standing balance established by Nashulai Conservancy.
The conservancy, established in 2016, had boldly chosen to merge the traditional Maasai way of life with coexistence with wild animals. The strategy allowed for local residents to graze their livestock alongside the very same lions, giraffes, and elephants they used to fear and avoid.
However, times are changing rapidly in this region. Increasing tourism operations have brought new challenges, pushing against the delicate harmony that once held sway. Moreover, the alarming effects of climate change are forcing wildlife habitats to shift and alter forever.
The stakes here are high as these interconnected factors threaten the long-standing balance established by Nashulai Conservancy.