The Southern Conservation Area and the Amboseli Ecosystem experienced a period of minimal rain during May 2025 but, generally, the period was hot and dry.
Six cases of veterinary concern were attended, and lions and elephants featured significantly. Human-wildlife conflict was evident from the cases attended. Territorial dominance was also expressed by the lion at Iltilal, and the lion that was attacked by hyenas at Sarena are in Amboseli.