[PHOTOS] Grevy Zebra Trust combating drought effects to save Zebras in Buffalo Springs

In Summary

• The trust has also resulted in giving them water and medication in a bid to control the impacts of drought.

• The Reserve lies at south of the Samburu National Reserve.

by SHARON MWENDE

25 October 2022 - 21:00

Grevy Zebra Trust team distributes hay to the zebras at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Isiolo on October 25, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Grevy Zebra Trust is working to ensure that endangered Grevy Zebras at Buffalo Springs, Samburu Springs National Reserve, and Shaba National Reserve survive the drought.

Grevy Zebra Trust team distributes hay to the zebras at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Isiolo on October 25, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

A visit to the Reserve by the Star established that more than 70 zebras have died due to the impacts of the drought.

The Grevy Zebra Trust said they distribute 3,000 bales of hay per week to feed the endangered species.

Grevy Zebra Trust team distributes hay to the zebras at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Isiolo on October 25, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The trust has also resulted in giving them water and medication in a bid to control the impacts of drought.

The Reserve lies south of the Samburu National Reserve.

A KWS vet stands near a carcass of endangered Grevy zebra that fell weak due to ongoing drought and later attacked by predators at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Isiolo on October 25, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Other wildlife living in the Reserve include the African bush elephants, reticulated giraffes, African buffaloes, lions, cheetahs, leopards, oryx, gerenuks and hyenas.

There are also 365 bird species and Somali ostriches.

The Ewaso Nyiro Nyiro nearby is home to crocodiles and hippos

Elephants at the Buffalo Springs National Reserve.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

A KWS vet puts a mixture of mineral supplements on hey being distributed to endangered Grevy zebras at Buffalo Springs National Reserve, Isiolo on October 25, 2022.
Image: ANDREW KASUKU