Encounters with wild animals on the rise near Nairobi National Park
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For many visitors to Kenya’s capital Nairobi, the chance at seeing lions in the city’s National Park is a major draw. But as residential settlements spring up around the park, lions are increasingly wandering into people’s yards, preying on livestock, pets – and sometimes even humans.
Breakdown
- Lions are increasingly encroaching on human habitats near Nairobi National Park. 6s
- Encounters between humans and predators are becoming more frequent as settlements expand. 18s
- The Kenya Wildlife Service faces challenges in protecting both people and endangered species. 54s
- A recent incident involved a fatal lion attack on a local resident. 1m 6s
- The government plans to create a migratory corridor to reduce human-wildlife conflict. 2m 9s