Kenya Wildlife Service
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The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) conserves and manages Kenya’s wildlife for the Kenyan people and the world. Toll Free : 0800597000 WhatsApp: +254 726 610509
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𝐀 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐞𝐭 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐆𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐚 In Kursi Village, Garissa County, a compassionate woman once rescued a stranded cheetah cub and lovingly raised it as her own for nearly two years - feeding, bathing, and even leashing it like a pet cat. Through our Community & Wildlife Service Division, we learned of this extraordinary act of kindness. However, while her intentions were noble, keeping wildlife - even out of love - is against the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act (WCMA), which protects wild animals and ensures their wellbeing in their natural habitats. The cheetah was safely taken in by KWS officers and handed over to our veterinary team, who conducted a full health check to ensure it was in good condition, collected samples for laboratory testing, and administered treatment for parasite control. Now under expert care at the Nairobi Safari Walk, the cheetah continues to thrive as part of our conservation and education efforts. We deeply appreciate the Good Samaritan’s compassion and remind all Kenyans that true coexistence means protecting wildlife where they belong - in the wild. #HumanWildlifeCoexistence #NairobiSafariWalk #TunzaMaliYako
Kenya Wildlife Service657,348 görüntüleme • 8 ay önce
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𝐀𝐧 𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦; 𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐜𝐤 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬. When the KWS Rift Valley Mobile Veterinary Unit arrived, they found the exhausted animal trapped in a dangerous situation. A winch-wire snare had become tightly wound around its head and neck, leaving painful wounds and restricting its movement. Stranded in the water and unable to free itself, the waterbuck's survival depended on urgent intervention. Reaching the animal was no simple task. Members of the veterinary team had to swim out to the struggling waterbuck, carefully approaching and restraining it before removing the snare and treating its injuries. The rescue highlights the dedication of wildlife veterinarians and rangers, whose work often takes them into challenging environments where quick thinking, skill, and teamwork are essential to saving lives. Following treatment, the waterbuck was translocated to Crater Lake Conservancy, where it can recover in a safer environment. While this waterbuck was fortunate, many animals caught in snares are not. Often associated with illegal bushmeat hunting and other forms of wildlife crime, snares are indiscriminate traps that injure and kill wildlife. Their impact extends far beyond a single animal, affecting wildlife populations and undermining conservation efforts. The public can play an important role in protecting wildlife by reporting suspected wildlife crimes and other illegal activities through our 24-hour toll-free hotline, 0800 597 000, or via WhatsApp on 0726 610509. Thanks to the swift response of the team, this waterbuck now has an excellent chance of making a full recovery. To support the KWS veterinary team in responding to wildlife emergencies, please visit #ThrivingWildlifeForever
Kenya Wildlife Service41,177 görüntüleme • 1 ay önce
Happy Mother's Day from all of us at KWS! #wildlylimitless #mothersday
Kenya Wildlife Service355,983 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Help us caption this Video Credit: Daniel Mbugua 📌 Nairobi National Park
Kenya Wildlife Service153,817 görüntüleme • 3 yıl önce
This morning, a four-month-old lion cub was found alone, weak, and starving in Block 16 of Nairobi National Park. Believed to have been left behind by its pride due to its inability to keep up, the cub was in critical condition. KWS veterinary team acted swiftly rescuing the cub and transferring it to the Nursery at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. At the facility, our vets administered antibiotics and intravenous fluids. The cub is now under close monitoring and being fed to help it regain strength. Once fully recovered, it will be reintroduced into the wild as part of KWS’s rewilding efforts. In just the past three weeks, our team has conducted four lion cub rescues: • Two were in critical condition; sadly, one did not survive. • One is now a permanent resident at the Nairobi Animal Orphanage. • And today’s rescue was made possible thanks to nature enthusiasts who spotted the cub and alerted the park management. During the rainy season, tall grass and shifting herbivore patterns often make it difficult for carnivores to hunt effectively. Understanding this, KWS is currently conducting a feeding intervention, providing meat daily to the pride residing in the park to help them regain their strength and resume natural hunting. #ConservationInAction #NairobiNationalPark #TunzaMaliYako
Kenya Wildlife Service57,436 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
Territorial fights among rhinos can be fierce, and #KenyaParks offer front-row seats to this incredible spectacle! Plan your visit today and witness the thrilling wildlife encounters! #ExploreExperienceConserve 📌 Lake Nakuru National Park 🎥 Nyala Tours
Kenya Wildlife Service41,939 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
The moment Speed⭐️ visited Nairobi Animal Orphanage. 📽️IshowSpeed
Kenya Wildlife Service10,112 görüntüleme • 6 ay önce
Watch as Norman Makokha, skillfully captures a puff adder, a highly venomous snake with cytotoxic venom that had been spotted at KWS Law Enforcement Academy. The snake was safely released back into its natural habitat after an awareness session on how to avoid snake bites and coexist harmoniously with them. To report any wildlife incidences, please call our toll free number on 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610 509 for immediate intervention and advice.
Kenya Wildlife Service27,826 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
Did you know that the African Elephant is the world’s largest land animal? Adult males, or bull elephants, can stand up to 3 meters high and weigh up to 6,000 kg on average. They only reach their full size at 35-40 years, which is well over half their lifespan, as wild elephants can live up to 60-70 years! 🐘 Visit #KenyaParks to witness these majestic creatures and support our conservation efforts. Your park fees directly contribute to protecting wildlife and preserving their natural habitats. Come make a difference while enjoying the beauty of Kenya’s wild spaces. Together, we can ensure our wildlife thrive for generations to come! #TunzaMaliYako #ExploreExperienceConserve #WorldElephantDay
Kenya Wildlife Service20,431 görüntüleme • 1 yıl önce
𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐨 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐊𝐖𝐒 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐢 𝐃𝐚𝐲 As we gear up for Kenya@60 celebrations, the CS for Tourism and Wildlife, Dr. Alfred N. Mutua has this afternoon announced free entry for Kenyan citizens to all National Parks on Jamhuri Day, December 12, 2023. This initiative is aimed at providing patriotic Kenyans with the opportunity to revel in our God-given, renowned biodiversity and foster a culture of pride in national heritage. Dr. Mutua highlighted that Kenya stands as the most beautiful country in the world, graced with unique wildlife and plants and asserted that Kenyans, by virtue of their citizenship, rightfully deserve to partake in the beauty of our wildlife. We invite you all to take this opportunity to celebrate our nation's wealth of natural heritage on this special day. All visitors are required to carry identification cards and adhere to park rules and regulations. #ExploreExperienceConserve #KenyaAt60
Kenya Wildlife Service19,665 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
Under the starlit Kenyan skies, the KWS Narok team, together with rangers from Mara Elephant Project, skillfully guided a majestic herd of elephants that had strayed from Mau Forest into community farmlands in Naisoya through the darkness. Using a drone equipped with a thermal camera, the team safely led the jumbos back to their sanctuary. #PartnershipsForWildlifeConservation 🎥 @maraelephantproject
Kenya Wildlife Service16,600 görüntüleme • 2 yıl önce
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