Story name: A Kenyan Teen’s Discovery: Let There Be Lights to Save Lions

Question

Before Richard’s idea became known, what were some of the other ideas people had to keep the lions from attacking livestock? Cite specific examples from the text.

Answer 1

Some of the other ideas people had to keep the lions from attacking livestock included building bomas (enclosures) for the livestock, using guard dogs to protect them, and paying for compensation for any losses incurred. These methods were mentioned in the text as common practices in Maasai communities to prevent conflicts between lions and livestock.