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GM1E4491T2D01
Two Msai men walk outside Enkereri village near Masai Mara Game Reserve April 3, 2008.A rocky cliff overlooking the Reserve marks a new front line in a conflict between people and wildlife that threatens the revival of Kenyas $1 billion tourism industry. Riots and ethnic violence that exploded after a disputed December 27 vote scared away almost all the foreign holidaymakers. The disappearance of tourist dollars has disturbed the delicate balance between predators in the reserve and the Msai tribesmen living next to it, by causing the breakdown of a compensation scheme meant to stop them hunting lions. Picture taken April 3, 2008. To match feature KENYA-WILDLIFE/ REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (KENYA)
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This photo print, titled "GM1E4491T2D01" captures the essence of a conflict between people and wildlife that threatens Kenya's thriving tourism industry. Taken on April 3,2008, near Enkereri village close to Masai Mara Game Reserve, it depicts two Maasai men walking amidst the picturesque landscape. However, behind this serene scene lies a tale of turmoil. The rocky cliff overlooking the Reserve symbolizes a new battleground in an ongoing struggle between humans and animals. Following riots and ethnic violence triggered by a disputed December 27 vote earlier that year, Kenya's once-booming tourism sector suffered greatly as foreign holidaymakers vanished from its shores. This disappearance of tourist dollars has disrupted not only the country's economy but also disturbed the delicate balance between predators within the reserve and the Maasai tribesmen residing nearby. A compensation scheme designed to discourage lion hunting among these communities has crumbled due to financial constraints caused by dwindling tourism revenue. As conflicts escalate and tensions rise, this image serves as a poignant reminder of how interconnected our world is. It highlights both the beauty of nature and its vulnerability when faced with human-induced challenges. Photographed by Radu Sigheti for Reuters Images, this thought-provoking picture encapsulates not just one moment frozen in time but also represents an ongoing struggle that demands attention if we are to preserve Kenya's precious wildlife heritage for future generations.
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