Herders kill oldest lion in Amboseli National Park

The killing of the lion has been strongly condemned by local conservationists, who are urging residents to refrain from killing wildlife.

The killing of the lion has been strongly condemned by local conservationists, who are urging residents to refrain from killing wildlife.

The oldest lion in Amboseli National Park has died at the age of 19.

The male lion, named Loonkito, was speared by herders in Olkelunyiet village at around 9pm Wednesday after he preyed on livestock. The village borders the Amboseli National Park towards Kimana town.

According to reliable sources, the old, frail lion had gone into the village from the park in search of food. The lion was said to have wandered alone, away from the pride he protected in his prime.