Living with Lions: The Delicate Balance of Human-Wildlife Coexistence in Nairobi

Oct 08, 2025 05:06 pm CST

In Kenya's capital, residents live alongside approximately 2,000 remaining lions, creating both wondrous encounters and tragic conflicts. This firsthand account explores the conservation challenges facing the Kenya Wildlife Service as urban development shrinks wildlife habitats around Nairobi National Park, highlighting the urgent need for better education about predator behavior and sustainable solutions to preserve this unique wilderness while ensuring human safety.