Tanzanian leaders threaten to evict Maasai community to create conservation corridor . Traditional Maasai living in one of the world 's most famous wildlife centers are pitting themselves against the government in a fight for land . More than 60,000 Tanzanian Maasai live in the 4000 sq . km . that make up Loliondo region . The area is home to a large population of lions and leopards, which are protected by law from hunting. Maasai say they will refuse to be relocated this time .
Tanzanian leaders threaten to evict Maasai community to create conservation corridor . More than 60,000 Tanzanian Maasai live in the 4000 sq . km . that make up Loliondo region . The area is home to a large population of lions and leopards, which are protected by law from hunting. Maasai say they will refuse to be relocated this time .