Hey there, wildlife enthusiasts! 🌿 Guess what? Kenya just stepped up its game in rhino conservation! On Wednesday, the country kicked off an awesome ear-notching and transmitter fitting exercise for its majestic rhinos. 🦏✨
Rebecca Miano, the cabinet secretary of the Ministry for Tourism and Wildlife, announced that they'll be notching the ears and fitting transmitters on 20 to 25 rhinos in the Tsavo West Intensive Protection Zone (IPZ). This means better tracking and protection for our horned friends! 💚
\"This exercise shows our unshakable commitment to protecting one of Earth's most iconic and endangered species, the African black rhino,\" Miano shared at the Tsavo West National Park, about 250 km southeast of Nairobi. 🌍
The ear-notching is like giving each rhino a unique fingerprint, helping rangers keep an eye on their health and behavior. And those transmitters? They'll send vital info about rhino movements, helping make smart conservation moves. 🚀
Erustus Kanga, the director-general of the Kenya Wildlife Service, revealed that Kenya is home to 1,977 rhinos! That's 1,004 black rhinos, 971 southern white rhinos, and the last two northern white rhinos. Let's keep those numbers growing! 🙌
Kanga mentioned they'll be using cutting-edge tech like GPS tracking devices. \"Accurate data is the backbone of effective conservation strategies,\" he said. \"This will standardize monitoring and boost our ability to protect rhinos across vast, challenging terrains like the Tsavo West IPZ.\" 📡
So, here's to Kenya's new stride in rhino conservation! May our rhino pals roam freely and safely for generations to come. 🦏❤️
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Kenya launches rhinoceros ear-notching exercise to boost conservation
cgtn.com
