Lions kill donkeys, Maasai kill lions: The struggle for survival in Tanzania

Angry Maasai herders in Tanzania have killed six lions that had attacked livestock, in the latest clash between man and beast in the region. The government said they were killed overnight Thursday in the northern Babati District, adding it would attempt to identify and prosecute those responsible. Authorities said the big cats, which attacked donkeys in a stable, likely came from Tarangire National Park, about 100 kilometres away.

We are saddened to learn that six lions, an endangered species, were killed.

Tanzanian government spokesman

After learning of the attack, the Maasai, who were armed with bows and arrows and at least one gun, took revenge on the lions. Four tribesman were injured while confronting the beasts. Lion attacks on livestock have become more frequent in Tanzania and neighbouring Kenya, where people and wildlife are increasingly living side by side. Residents have responded by launching vigilante operations against the felines.

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