[PHOTOS] Black rhino translocation begins at Nairobi National Park

The exercise is undertaken to conserve and manage wildlife in the country.

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  • One of the animals however fell into a river inside the park and took the effort of over five KWS vets to pull it out.
  • The exercise, which is undertaken to conserve and manage wildlife in the country, was presided over by Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua.
by SHARON MWENDE
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16 January 2024 - 15:44

Tuesday marked a special day for the Loisaba Conservancy as the Kenya Wildlife Services launched the translocation of 21 black rhinos in the area. https://rb.gy/cwd84r

Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS

Tuesday marked a special day for the Loisaba Conservancy as the Kenya Wildlife Services launched the translocation of 21 black rhinos in the area.

Translocation is the human-assisted movement of animals from one area to another.

It involves the capture, handling and transport of the animals and their release and acclimatisation to the new site.

Three of the rhinos darted early in the morning to prepare for the journey from Nairobi National Park.

Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS

One of the animals however fell into a river inside the park and took the effort of over five KWS vets to pull it out.

The exercise, which is undertaken to conserve and manage wildlife in the country, was presided over by Tourism and Wildlife CS Alfred Mutua.

Also present were Tourism PS John Ololtuaa, Wildlife PS Silvia Museiya, KWS Director General Dr Erustus Kanga, KWS Board Chair Walter Koipaton and KWS Senior Assistant Director Isaac Lekolool among others.

Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS

Loisaba Conservancy's CEO Tom Silvester was also present.

Rhino translocations are not new with statistics showing that KWS has carried out more than 11 translocations since 2004.

More than 180 rhinos were moved to other areas, where their populations are now thriving.

Black rhinos are solitary animals, and without enough room to disperse, they cannot be encouraged to breed.

A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Rangers rescuing a black Rhino from a river at the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Ranger during the launch of translocation of 21 black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy from the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Veterinary and Capture Ranger during the launch of translocation of 21 black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy from the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
Kenya Wildlife Service Senior Assistant Director Isaac Lekolool during the launch of translocation of 21 black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy from the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Kenya Wildlife Service Senior Assistant Director Isaac Lekolool during the launch of translocation of 21 black rhinos to Loisaba Conservancy from the Nairobi National Park on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
A black Rhino which had fallen into a river at the Nairobi National Park being rescued on January 16, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI/KWS

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