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Wildlife in Kenya

Kenya`s wildlife is not confined to the parks, pens, and reserves, although there is normally more abundance in such areas. There are many safaris held in Kenya, mostly in the reserves.
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Kenya today. Wildlife, tourism and protection of the varsity of species.
  • Maasai Mara, famous for its prides of lions and its high concentration of wildlife. 
  • Amboseli, characterised by its evergreen swamps and home to large herds of elephants. 
  • Lake Nakuru is home to a vast diversity of wildlife including black and white rhino. 
Kenya, diversity of wildlife, including black and white rhino
The diversity of Kenya's wildlife has garnered international fame, especially for its populations of large mammals. Mammal species include lion (Panthera leo), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), wildebeest (Connochaetes), African elephant (Loxodonta), zebra ( Hippotigris), giraffe (Giraffa), and rhinoceros. Kenya has a very diverse population of birds, including flamingo and ostrich (Struthio camelus)
Elephant
Found in many different habitats in Kenya. They can be found from the hot coastlands to the cool moorlands of the Aberdares and mount Kenya range. A few of these places are Mount Kenya, Meru National Park, Kora National Park, and Amboseli National Park.
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The great wildebeest migration, East Africa and Kenya
Eland
The largest of the antelope in the Savannah, weighing about 600 kilograms. They can be found all over Kenya, in places such as Nairobi National Park, Mt Kenya, Kora National Park, and Meru National Park
Wildebeest
Share grazing with zebra and stay in groups. They can be found in places like Nairobi National Park and Kora National Park. They visit the Masaai Mara National Reserve in great numbers during the spring as part of the annual Great Migration.
Cape buffalo
Also known as the African buffalo are known to be the most dangerous animal in Africa. They can be found at Nairobi National Park, Mount Kenya, Meru National Park, and Kora National Park
Rhinoceros
Most black and white species are being relocated to safe places because of their endangerment, but there are still many wild rhino roaming Kenya. Although there are few places for visitors to see them, you are sure to find black rhinos at Nairobi National Park and both species abundant at Lewa Downs.
Giraffe
Have little competition for the tender leaves of the acacia tree, their principal food.
Aquatic herbivores
Hippopotamus
Irritable and normally cranky, are very dangerous. They are found in many of Kenya's basins, swamps, and areas with water. Some other places to find them are Nairobi National Park, Meru National Park, and Kora National Park.
Medium-sized herbivores
Impala
A medium-sized antelope often found in large herds, and known for its leaping ability.
Warthog
A type of wild pig.
Waterbuck
A medium-sized antelope often found near sources of water, are known for excreting a scent that makes them unappetizing to most predators. Two subspecies, the Common and Defassa waterbuck are present in Kenya.
Lesser Kudu
The smaller relative of the significantly larger Greater Kudu, the Lesser Kudu is often a rare sight but common throughout the drier parts of the country.
Small herbivores
Suni
A small antelope similar to the orbi and duiker. They travel in groups of two or alone. They can be found in different areas in Kenya, including Mt Kenya.
Oribi
They travel alone or in groups of two or three. They are similar to the suni and the duiker.
Duiker
Normally travel alone but sometimes go in pairs. They are similar to the suni and orbi.
Gazelle
A common sight across the plains of Kenya, they are often found in small herds and are the favored prey of the cheetah. Two subspecies, the more common Thompsons and the larger Grants live across the country.
Predators
East African lion
A powerful predator who uses its power to its advantage. It can be found all over Kenya, and in places such as Nairobi National Park, Mt Kenya, and Kora National Park.
African leopard
Another predator which, like the lion, uses brute force. They hunt at night and use their eyesight to spot and kill their prey. They can be found at Nairobi National Park, Mt Kenya, Meru National Park, Kora National Park, and over almost all of Kenya.
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Hyena
A powerful predator that sometimes travel in groups. They have the strongest jaw pressure and most powerful bite out of any animal in Kenya except for the Nile crocodile. Both the spotted and striped variety of hyena can be found at Nairobi National Park, Mt Kenya, and Kora National Park.
Serval
One of the small wild cat species in Kenya.
Genet
A small viverrid that lives in Kenya.

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​Cheetah
A predator who hunts in the day time and its most powerful weapon is its speed. They live in places like Nairobi National Park, Meru National Park, and Kora National Park.
African wild dog
Are predators that roam over parts of Kenya. The African Wild Dog Conservancy is actively engaged in helping to save this endangered species from extinction.
Jackal
A small dog-like predator that travel in small groups across Kenya.
Crocodile
A large reptile that is powerful and has been known to attack and kill people. They are found in many areas of Kenya.
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