Lion lights

One contributing factor is that, due to a loss of habitat, predators frequently turn to hunting livestock rather than other wild animals, which leads to lions being killed in retaliation by poachers.

[5] Determined to find a solution to this problem that would benefit both local farmers and wildlife, Turere started experimenting with lighting fires, kerosene lamps, and scarecrows.

"[5] Turere noticed that the lions did not attack when people were present, and he theorized that they were deterred by moving torchlight.

Therefore, Turere placed LED lights[6] around the perimeter of his family's cow shed, connected them to vehicle indicator flashers, and powered the system from car batteries charged by a solar panel.

"I developed a sequence of intermittently flashing lights that continuously changed over time, thereby deceiving the lions into believing that someone was traversing the area with a flashlight.

Richard Turere, inventor of the Lion Lights system
Richard Turere, inventor of the Lion Lights system.
Through the Lion Lights Foundation, Turere has implemented lighting systems in various African communities to illuminate livestock enclosures.
Lion Lights systems have been implemented in various African communities.