Locals around Masai Mara are surrendering land to make home for wildlife, end conflicts. However, a recent tour of areas around Masai Mara revealed the lengths locals are willing to go to accommodate the animals. It is estimated that 75 per cent of Kenya's wildlife is found outside of the main conservation areas. "Farming is spreading fast from highland areas, around the Mau, to the lowlands of Masai Mara. "For the Mara ecosystem to survive, we have no choice but give up some land to animals."

Source: Standard Digital June 22, 2016 21:00 UTC