Masai Mara National Reserve has lost three lions, four hyenas and an eland to poachers' traps. The incident occurred at the Olchorro-Orowua conservancy within the vast reserve that is recovering from travel restrictions brought about by Covid-19.
The carcasses of the eight animals, suspected to have died a week ago, were found by rangers in the conservancy located in Narok West. According to area Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) Senior Warden Richard Chepkwony, the three lions; a mature male, a lioness and young male, died due to strangulation.