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Team 5 Triumphs in 35th Rhino Charge Edition
Graham McKittrick of Team 5 has led his team to victory in the 35th edition…
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Kenya Successfully Repatriates Iconic Mountain Bongo to Sanctuary
In a significant stride towards conservation, Kenya has achieved a remarkable feat by repatriating 10 iconic Mountain Bongos from America to a sanctuary nestled within the Mount Kenya ecosystem.
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Kajiado Governor Urges Action Against Tanzanian Hunting Permits
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku has called upon the Tanzanian government and and the East African Legislative Assembly to take swift action and avert further permits on hunting.
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Fastest Tortoise Faces Threat in Kenya
The pancake tortoise, a distinctive member of the tortoise family, stands out for its unusually thin, flat, and flexible shell. Unlike other tortoises with solid structural shells, the pancake tortoise boasts a shell peppered with holes, making it lightweight and remarkably agile. This unique characteristic enables it to be the fastest among its tortoise counterparts.
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KWS Eyes Bioprospecting to Grow their Revenue
The Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife has disclosed that the country receives a mere Sh 2 million from the sale of genetic resources or through bioprospecting annually.
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Black Rhinos Return to Laikipia North After 50-Year Poaching Extinction
By Bernard Gitau Over five decades since the last black rhino was exterminated by poachers…
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Kenya Opposes Calls to Reintroduce Trophy Hunting
In a bold stance against external pressures, the Kenyan government has reaffirmed its commitment to banning trophy hunting, 47 years after its initial prohibition. Wildlife and Tourism Cabinet Secretary, Dr. Alfred Mutua, has vehemently opposed the idea, labeling it as outdated and unacceptable, with conservationists echoing his sentiments, terming it as neocolonialism.
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Fluttering White Butterflies in Kenya Explained
While butterfly migrations are an annual event, the current migration stands out due to the sheer number of butterflies and their direction of movement. - Experts explain.