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Ham, A.
Guardians of the Lions
2012  Africa Geographic (May 2012): 59-65

Conflict between humans and lions is a hugely emotive and complex subject. Retaliation for loss of livestock, cultural expectations and a traditional approach to conservation that excluded communities all play a part the unsustainable killing of the big cats. And nowhere is the problem more intense than in Kenya, where free-roaming lions are coming into increasing contact with a growing human population. But, with some creative thinking and genuine respect for everyone involved, Leela Hazzah and her team of Lion Guardians may have found a way to turn things around - for humans and for lions.

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