In the past, bee stings were viewed as immunity boosters, but today's market trends toward natural and organic products fuel a growing demand for bee venom.
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe Kenya Meteorological Department has launched a weather balloon to improve future weather forecasts.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreBy Bernard Gitau Over five decades since the last black rhino was exterminated by poachers in Laikipia North, the majestic animal is back with a bang. “Black rhinos were once common on Loisaba. The last known individual here was killed by poachers in the 1970s and fortunately or…
Read MoreIn 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 Alfred Mutua, has vehemently opposed the idea, labeling it as outdated and unacceptable, with conservationists echoing his sentiments,…
Read MoreThe ongoing debate between white and red meat as the superior source of protein has been shaken up by the emergence of a new contender: black meat, embodied in the Ayam Cemani chicken breed.
Read MoreWhile 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.
Read MoreOne of LAWA's primary focuses is environmental justice. In a region grappling with the consequences of climate change and industrial development, LAWA fights to restore balance.
Read MoreThe historic event occurred on September 24, 2023, at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, where a southern white rhino surrogate mother successfully carried a 6.4cm-long male embryo for 70 days. This success with southern white rhino embryos paves the way for the critical next step: the transfer…
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