Kenya Wildlife Service

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@aaz_ibnu We do! But do you?

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#TriviaTuesday
Which National Park hosts the world's largest rhino sanctuary?🦏

Drop your answer in the comment section below! 👇

#JiachilieInKenyaParks #ExploreExperienceConserve #ThisIsOurWild

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@Patriot_em Thank you so much for your kind words! It is through people that care that we are able to do what we do best! 😃

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧! 🐦Tsavo East National Park has been ranked the 3rd best birdwatching destination in the world and the highest-ranked in Africa in a new global study by AllClear Travel Insurance.

Home to over 500 bird species, Tsavo East is a paradise for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Grab your binoculars and immerse yourself in a truly wild birdwatching adventure.
Plan your visit today 👉 https://t.co/RXYuEwqnvU

📷 Billy Dodson
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@kinseyfineart The bird is called a Southern Ground Hornbill

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@umtiazjuma Hii inajua, ukiita itaiitika😃

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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐫 𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲. Some are earned in the pursuit of prey, others are the marks of fierce territorial battles, where every confrontation can determine who leads a pride and who walks away. This time, Kidong'oe, an adult male lion also known as 'Half Tail', bore both.

Kidong'oe, a member of the Rongai Rockers (R5) coalition and son of the renowned Olobor, was found injured in the Olkeju Rongai area of the Maasai Mara National Reserve after concerned visitors alerted the Kenya Wildlife Service.

A closer examination by KWS Mara Vet team revealed a deep puncture wound on his neck, believed to have been inflicted by a buffalo during an unsuccessful hunt. Fresh bite wounds on his head and flanks told another part of his story, a recent territorial clash as the Rongai Rockers sought to establish dominance over the Rekero Pride.

The team cleaned and treated each wound, sutured the most severe injuries, and administered long-acting antibiotics and anti-inflammatory medication before safely reversing the anaesthesia. He recovered well and is expected to make a full recovery.

Kidong'oe's scars tell the story of a lion doing what lions do, hunting, defending territory, and fighting for survival. Thanks to the visitors who promptly reported his condition and the swift response of the KWS Mara Veterinary Unit, this chapter ends with a second chance, allowing him to return to the wild, where his story continues.

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@oloitiko_osira We understand your perspective. Every wildlife case is carefully assessed by our veterinary and field teams, with any intervention guided by conservation, veterinary expertise and the specific circumstances of the case. 💚

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@KimangaMAmos Thank you for your support!

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@duncanakello We appreciate your view. Every situation in the wild is unique. Decisions to intervene are made on a case-by-case basis following expert assessment by our veterinary and field teams. 💚

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@vvardhan143 @LIONLOVERS5 You're most welcome! 💚 We're glad Kidong'oe received the care he needed.

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@NyaringoKoduk Thank you for your support! 🦁 We're happy we could give Kidong'oe a second chance. 💚

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@Asw2belle Nature is respected, and most natural interactions are left to unfold. Every intervention is carefully assessed by our veterinary and field teams based on the circumstances. 💚

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@Kiwipally We appreciate your kind words! 💚 Every rescue begins with people who care—and every contribution helps keep conservation moving forward.

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@LarryRotich95 Nature has a way of keeping every king on his toes! 😊 We're glad Kidong'oe is recovering well. 💚

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@glavzlo You're welcome! His prognosis is good and he was released back to the wild. Thank you for you support! 😊

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@itsme8024 @LIONLOVERS5 😅

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@alisuarex You are welcome! Thank you for your support!

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@eleftheria91 Thank you for your support!

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Finally, after 19 days of patience, persistence, and freezing nights, KWS Veterinary and Capture team has successfully captured 12 hippos at Mukindu Public Dam. Working with precision and care, the team safely immobilized the massive animals before carefully loading them into specially designed translocation crates.

It may look effortless in the photos, but behind every image are countless hours of planning, teamwork, and determination. This was no ordinary wildlife operation.
Imagine spending more than two weeks on night vigils, enduring 19 consecutive nights in biting cold, wrapped in layers that somehow were never enough, keeping warm around crackling firewood while thick mist and stubborn fog settled over the dam.
Night after night, the hippos remained elusive. Then technology tipped the scales. Strategically placed 360-degree night vision monitoring equipment quietly revealed their movements, helping the team identify the perfect window for a successful capture in the wee hours of the morning.

Capturing a hippo is never as simple as "find hippo, load hippo, and drive away." Every translocation involves meticulous planning, from constructing the boma and positioning the crates to patiently habituating the animals over several days. Every step must be carefully coordinated to ensure the safety of both the hippos and the people involved.
The operation became necessary after the shrinking and eventual drying of Lake Ol' Bolossat forced the hippos to abandon their natural habitat in search of permanent water. They eventually settled in the small, unfenced three-acre Mukindu Public Dam in Nyandarua County.

While the dam became their refuge, it also brought them into close contact with nearby farms, homes, and communities, leading to years of increasing human-wildlife conflict. Relocating the hippos to more suitable protected habitats is about safeguarding both wildlife and people, giving them a chance to thrive while reducing conflict with surrounding communities.

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@DowlatiR It was indeed! Thank you for your support!

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Yawn hard. Play hard. Feast harder.

Because successful hunts are rare, lions make every meal count.
After a large kill, a lion can consume 30–40 kg of meat in a single sitting—about 25% of its body weight.
That single feast can keep it going for up to a week before it needs to hunt again.
The next time you visit our parks, look beyond the obvious.
Every behaviour tells a story, and every story is a reminder of why our wildlife deserves our protection.
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Together, let's safeguard Kenya's wildlife for generations to come.
Karibu, Tutunze Simba Wetu Pamoja!
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Huyu anaitwaje kwa Kiswahili?
Wrong answers only. 😂

(Alafu, before the experts arrive... )
It's actually a pangolin

One of the world's most unique, and most trafficked, wild mammals. Pangolins feed almost exclusively on ants and termites.

Conservationists estimate that fewer than 30 Giant Ground Pangolins remain in the Nyekweri Forest (Narok County) in Kenya.

Let's protect one of Kenya's most remarkable yet least-seen species.

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#ThisIsOurWild #ThrivingWildlifeForever #KWS