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| Omondi, P.; Musyoki, C.; Chege, M. (eds) | |
| Conservation and management for lion and spotted hyaena | |
| 2022 Full Book | |
Lions (_Panthera leo_) and spotted hyaenas (_Crocuta crocuta_) form a vital component of Kenya's natural ecosystems. By affecting not only prey numbers, but also prey behavior, both species have an important function in structuring ecological communities. In addition to this key ecological function, lions and hyaenas also play a critical role in Kenya's tourism industry. Their presence in an area is considered an indicator of its wild and natural integrity. Kenya supports important populations of both lions and spotted hyaenas; important populations are in the Tsavo, Laikipia, and Maasai Mara ecosystems thus the need to conserve these species ecosystems natural range. This strategic plan for their conservation is part of a range-wide conservation planning process. Lions and spotted hyaenas have similar ecological needs that qualify the need for a single strategy covering both species encompassing their conservation needs. The existing protected area network must lie at the core of conservation efforts, with Tsavo and the Mara-Serengeti particularly important for the conservation of ecologically functional populations. However, existing protected areas are not sufficient to protect numerically viable populations of all species. At least some conservation activities must occur outside protected areas - both in their immediate surroundings and, in some cases, in areas of conservation importance quite distant from protected areas. This is likely to require that local communities perceive tangible incentives for carnivore conservation KWS organized a workshop that brought together wildlife biologists and wildlife managers (government and private), local people, conservation NGO's, lion and hyaena experts, and others with a professional interest in lion and hyaena management issues to formulate this conservation strategy. The strategy recognizes the need for conservation of both species and integrates legislative provisions, with a system of incentives for local people to enable lions and hyaenas to successfully coexist with human activities outside protected areas. This strategy recognises the current and potential geographical range for both lions and hyaenas, the threats facing both species and provides guidance to efforts aimed at their conservation and management. |
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