Kenya Black Rhino

Black rhino are critically endangered, with fewer than 5,000 remaining worldwide. In Kenya, the black rhino population dropped from approximately 20,000 in 1970 to 381 individuals in 1987.

There is hope; due to fantastic conservation efforts, including the reduction of poaching and the implementation of breeding programs, the black rhino population in Kenya has grown to 1015 individuals as of June 2024 (Dr. Erustus Kanga, Director General of KWS – Sunday Nation – 22nd Sept 2024).

However, current sanctuaries in Kenya are fast approaching their ecological carrying capacity, and individuals are being lost to territorial fighting. So more space is needed to maintain the government’s desired growth rate of at least 5% per annum so that Kenya can reach a sustainable and healthy metapopulation of 2,000 individuals by 2037 to ensure the species’ long term survival.

Three of the projects you have been helping through our foundation to support this goal are the Chyulu Rhino Project (find out more), the Borana Rhino Project (find out more), and the new Loisaba Rhino Project.

The re-introduction of 21 black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy at the start of this year, after 50 years of their absence there, is a significant milestone in conservation.

The Loisaba rangers are working tirelessly to protect them, and we are so happy to report that all 21 Rhinos are thriving, establishing territories, and starting to breed!

Last year you helped provide the Loisaba rangers with a fully equipped training gym and 99 pairs of new boots.

This year you have helped get the Loisaba Rhino Monitors and Rapid Response Teams 10 first aid kits and two medic packs for which they are very grateful, as there are many risks of injury while on the job, including from armed poachers. These kits have the necessary supplies to address injuries and stabilize conditions until professional medical help can be reached.

However, their teams are in urgent need of further support to continue their fantastic work. So please do support this project through our foundation.

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