The flying all women rangers of Amboseli Ecosystem
To ease the rangers' work of patrolling the vast land of Oglului, the team has a drone that helps them to monitor wildlife movement, watering point, sick and animal giving birth.
Camera Traps for elusive Mountain Bongo
The Kenyan mountain bongo is an endangered tragelaphine antelope subspecies, endemic to the Aberdare, Mount Kenya, Cheranganis Hills and the Mau Forests Complex, with only a few individuals left in the Eburu, Maasai Mau and South Western Mau.
Herder Killed in Tsavo East Clash with KWS
By Bernard Gitau A herder has been killed at Yakalicha area inside Tsavo East National…
A Planet in Crisis as Wildlife Populations Decline by 73%
The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) has released its 2024 Living Planet Report, which paints a sobering picture of global biodiversity. According to the report, the world has seen a 73% decline in the size of monitored vertebrate wildlife populations between 1970 and 2020, with Africa experiencing an even more alarming decline of 76%.
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Mara-Serengeti Ecosystems Threatened By Climate Change
Researchers have warned that climate change threatens the future of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem, which includes Kenya’s Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park.
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Why Female Birds Choose Camouflage Over Colour
In the bird world, males tend to steal the spotlight with their vibrant colors and striking features. Female birds, on the other hand, often go unnoticed. Dr. Peter Njoroge, a bird expert with the National Museums of Kenya (NMK), sheds light on why this happens, explaining that the phenomenon is deeply rooted in sexual selection.
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KWS to Spend Sh18 Million to Track Vultures and Combat Poisoning
Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has announced plans to spend Sh18 million over the next three years to install GPS tracking devices on vultures. This initiative aims to enable faster responses to poisoning incidents, which are a major cause of vulture deaths in Kenya.
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Over-Tourism Threatens the Serengeti and Masai Mara During Migration
Tourism generates significant revenue, providing funding for wildlife protection and supporting communities that rely on the parks for their livelihoods. However, the sheer volume of tourists descending on the Serengeti and Masai Mara during the migration season is proving to be a double-edged sword.
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World Rangers Day: Honoring Kenya’s Forest Rangers
At least 16 forest rangers have died in the line of duty, with 33 suffering serious injuries, between 2023 and 2024. The Kenya Forest Service (KFS) reveals that rangers face significant threats from armed criminals and illegal loggers during arrests.
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Nature Lovers Mourn “Waterman of Tsavo” Patrick Kilonzo
Nature lovers continue to mourn the death of conservationist Patrick Kilonzo, famously known as the “Waterman of Tsavo,” who died on Tuesday. According to a statement by his family, Kilonzo passed on while receiving treatment on Tuesday.