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September 29, 2025
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6 Lions Found Poisoned in Maasai Mara Days After Free Park Entry

6 Lions Found Poisoned in Maasai Mara Days After Free Park Entry

The lions were of the same pride based at one of the conservancies at the Maasai Mara...

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Six lions were poisoned at the Oleisukut Conservancy in Maasai Mara, just days after Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) offered free park entry for World Tourism Day. KWS veterinary staff swiftly treated the ailing pride, with four lions making a full recovery and two remaining under monitoring.

  • Six lions from the same pride were poisoned at Oleisukut Conservancy in Maasai Mara.
  • The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) responded to the incident, administering emergency treatment and relocating the lions.
  • The poisoning occurred shortly after KWS opened national parks for free to commemorate World Tourism Day on September 27.
  • Four of the six lions have fully recovered, while the remaining two are still under close monitoring.
  • The cause of the poisoning is currently under investigation by KWS.

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