Mysterious Skin Condition Killing Giraffes - KWS
A giraffe at Sabuli conservancy that succumbed to the mysterious skin condition
Nation
The veterinary officers of the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) are looking into a mysterious disease that has been killing giraffes in Wajir.
The skin disease, which spreads to the mouth altering the giraffes’ feeding, is said to have killed more than 10 giraffes at the Sabuli conservancy in Wajir county, which is home to 40 giraffes.
According to Wajir county KWS warden Karimi Mbaka, two giraffes have recently died from the condition. He pointed out that the disease might be linked to the drought experienced in the region since it is said to be rampant during the dry season.
How rhino surveillance has paid off
Tuesday March 16 2021
A Black rhinocerous attempts to get away from an approaching helicopter at a conservancy in Laikipia county. FILE PHOTO | NMG
By KEVIN ROTICH
Summary
Rhinoceros and elephants are the most targeted by poachers for their valuable horns and tusks, which are in high demand in Asian countries such as China.
Africa’s rhino population has been decimated over the decades to feed demand for rhino horn, which, despite being made of the same stuff like hair and fingernails, is prized in East Asia for its perceived medicinal value and as jewelry.
Over the years, frequent poaching saw their population plummet at an alarming rate.
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NAIROBI, Kenya
A light plane patrolling the Solio Rhino Sanctuary in central Kenya crashed on Thursday, killing the pilot and a passenger, officials said Friday.
“KWS [Kenya Wildlife Service] is deeply saddened by the loss of two members of staff aboard a two-seater Husky aircraft, which crashed immediately after takeoff from Nanyuki Civil Airport. The aircraft, which is under the National Air Support Department, had just completed a routine patrol at Soho Rhino Sanctuary and was en route to Meru National Park,” the Kenya Wildlife communication team said in a statement.