Lion Lights: My Invention That Made Peace with Lions

Richard Turere tells of his experience as a young Maasai herder responsible for his family’s cows. Living alongside nearby lions, he seeks a way to keep the cattle safe. His solution helps his family and community coexist more peacefully with the lions. The account centers on the challenge of protecting livestock while sharing a landscape with wild animals, and on the ingenuity and persistence involved in finding an answer.