Big Life News

Big Life News

April 19, 2024

COLLABORATION FOR COEXISTENCE

Big Life champions innovative conservation strategies, working together with local communities, NGOs, parks, and governments. Together, we strive to protect East Africa's wildlife heritage, including its magnificent… Read More
April 17, 2024

SOUTH AMERICA TO AFRICA VIA AUSTRALIA

We are extremely happy to have received more than 300 state-of-the-art Patagonia trousers from our longstanding partners the Thin Green Line. As you might imagine, tears, rips, and holes are a frequent occurrence for… Read More
April 11, 2024

HUNTED AMBOSELI ELEPHANTS MAKE THE NEWS

The killing of three elephants by trophy hunters in Tanzania in the last 6 months has made global news. Trophy hunting of elephants is legal in Tanzania, but this is different. These elephants have been hunted just… Read More
April 04, 2024

THE CASE FOR COMPENSATION

It was a pitiful scene: powerful muscles, large paws, and a regal head, all rendered inert. Golden fur contrasted sharply with the bare, dark earth, and laboured, monotonous breathing was the only indicator that this… Read More
March 25, 2024

A CONCERNING TREND

Isinya is a hot, dusty town situated along the Namanga Highway, a key artery connecting Nairobi to Tanzania. It’s a key refueling station for the hundreds of trucks that pass through it every day. And for those who… Read More
March 15, 2024

BABY RHINO UPDATE

We want to end the week on an uplifting note. Last November, we shared the exciting news of a new baby rhino calf in the Chyulu Hills area. It was tiny and vulnerable and we had lost many at this age before, so our hope… Read More
March 12, 2024

AMBOSELI TUSKER GETS A BULLETPROOF COLLAR

There aren’t many ways to stop a bullet and Kevlar armor doesn’t come in ‘Super Tusker’ size. We’re hoping a tracking collar will be the next best thing because Esau needs it. Esau is extraordinary. Only 34 years old,… Read More
March 10, 2024

JOINT STATEMENT ON THE AMBOSELI ELEPHANTS

In 1994 there was international outcry when four individually known elephants, subjects of the Amboseli Elephant Research Project, were shot by trophy hunters on the Tanzanian side of the border. In 1995 a moratorium on… Read More
March 08, 2024

MEET CONSTABLE SUSAN LEKATOO

Big Life’s rangers are the key to our success at keeping Amboseli’s people and wildlife safe. They are on the ground every day of the year, and collectively cover hundreds of thousands of kilometers. It is a difficult… Read More
March 06, 2024

FOUR SILVER LININGS

Negosua Tipaai was only two years old when she was attacked by a hyena, losing the use of both her hands. This was decades ago, and when Richard Bonham heard of her plight he didn’t hesitate to assist with payment for… Read More
February 21, 2024

FROM THE FIELD - Q4 2023

It will take time to fully process our data from the last year, but looking at the numbers from the 4th quarter in context of all that came before, I’m proud of our team and what we accomplished. Last year, our rangers… Read More
February 15, 2024

TIPPING THE SCALES

The humble, bumbling pangolin holds two very different records in the mammalian kingdom: it is the only mammal to grow scales, but it is also the most trafficked animal in the world. While they have held the first title… Read More
February 13, 2024

ONE TON, TWICE TREATED

We’ve known One Ton for more than 25 years. His calm demeanor belies a celebrity status as one of Africa’s dwindling “Super Tuskers,” and it’s hard not to be moved by an encounter with this special elephant. So we’d be… Read More
February 12, 2024

THE BIRDS AND THE BEES IN AMBOSELI

What is sex? What is child marriage? What are STDs? What is teen pregnancy? What is rape? These are just some of the many questions submitted by students at the Child Rights Clubs organized by Big Life’s community… Read More
240206 Paolo James Lewin
February 06, 2024

STARTING TO SOLVE PAOLO'S PROBLEM

In December, our supporters stepped up to help us protect the Nairrabala corridor, a critical connection point between Amboseli National Park and the conservancies to the north. The area is used frequently by wildlife,… Read More
January 12, 2024

REST IN PEACE, JOAN

We are all shocked and deeply saddened to share the news that one our beloved team members, Joan Seleyian, passed away in December from a short and sudden illness. Joan’s friendly manner, infectious laughter, and deep… Read More
January 11, 2024

A DIFFICULT ANNOUNCEMENT

As we head into 2024 full of optimism following excellent rains, we want to let our supporters know about two tragic events at the end of last year that affected everyone at Big Life deeply. Two unique members of our… Read More

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