[…] Mara Conservancy has also carried out environmental tests in the surrounding area. You can read more over on Asuka’s blog. […]

Hi Asuka! Are you in Facebook?

Hi, Diana. I have discontinued my facebook account coz I hardly used it.

Hey Asuka, I’m trying to be patient, but is there a protocal in place to treat poisoned wildlife? I’ll do whatever I can to help with antidotes, dart guns, heck, whatever you need, just email me please. It’s number one om my priority list. Thank you for keeping us posted.

I’m no vet, but could this be tick paralysis? I know botulism can cause very similar symptoms to what the lions seem to have experienced too.

Seeing this beautiful animal like this makes me feel almost physically sick to my stomach. I hope you guys find out what is happening to these lions. Thanks for all your hard work and dedication. Lisa

I asked because I joined a cause in FB called “We could lose the mara”, that seemed like a good way to tell the world about what you guys do to preserve it, it can also be a fundraising source, just think of the millions of people that are in FB these days, anyway, I looked for you and didn’t find you.
Ciao,

Forgot to tell you: I did find an Asuka but she is a paraglider in Japan, don’t think that’s you

There is one thing we are suspecting but we need to wait for our test result to prove that, so please be patient. We are working hard to get to bottom of this problem.

No, I am not paraglider…

good work! please update us . i would love to know where has the two lionesses gone? they might also be suffering from the same tragedy too.

Asuka, terribly distressed of this news. Curious was there any other
signs other than paralysis? such as distember signs. Or were you not able to observe earlier sign

Tested negative for rabies. It is not showing anything suggestive of distemper nor tick paralysis. NOTHING is affected other than motor function for limbs. They all eat (when fed), drink, see, hear, alert and respond normal to all environmental stimuli. Does not cough, gag, regurgitate, have difficulty breathing, nor drool. No abnormal discharge, no external wound/swelling, no fever (from tranquilized animal), no constriction/dilation of pupil, no twitching, no tremor, no convulsion, etc. Normal temperature, normal heart rate, normal respiration. Everything is NORMAL for ALL 4 affected lions! except that limbs DONNOT work. MANY vets are burning their brains to come up with possible cause. It is not an easy case as no such case was reported anywhere in the world. I got consultant from all over the world trying to help us get to bottom of this. SO, PLEASE BE PATIENT and be supportive as we try our very best in solving this crisis and I beg people not to jump to conclusion until we get the proper lab result.

Very thorough report Asuka! We are extremely relieved to hear so many people are working on this medical mystery. We just want you to know we will help with whatever is the cause of this malady affecting these lions.

Sounds like you all are working very, very hard to find out what is going on. I know this has to be so frustrating. We are here to help in any way we can, even if it’s just prayers. Just know that!

Well put Dana and thank you for supporting a delegate for the up coming conference, you are terrific!

I agree with Diana, you should join FB, it’s an excellent fundraising source.

Hi Asuka,
I’m so sorry to hear about this. But am glad you and others are there to help!
On the aside, I haven’t been checking the blogs very often. Did you get a vehicle yet?
All the best,
Robin

Thanks everybody for your support. Regarding my car, it has now been 10th week since I was told that car is coming. Dealer said it was coming last weekend so I went to them on Monday, and they told me till next week Wednesday. I am not even going to post anything regarding my car coz this is too frustrating and I will not believe its arrival until I see it with my own eyes.