[PHOTOS] KWS begins translocation of wild herbivores to Laikipia

In Summary

The translocation was headed by Kenya Widlife Service Assistant Director Veterinary Dominic Mijele.

09 April 2024 - 18:00

Brian Mbundi of KWS veterinary and capture unit finds himself in the middle of a zebra stampede during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI

Kenya Wildlife Service has begun translocating various herbivorous animals from Naivasha to Lakipia.

The translocation serves as multiple conservation management objectives including decongestion, introduction, reintroduction, supplementation and mitigation of human-wildlife conflict.

The translocation was headed by Kenya Wildlife Service Assistant Director Veterinary Dominic Mijele.

Brian Mbundi of KWS veterinary and capture unit finds himself in the middle of gazelles during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI

Wildebeests during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI

A wildebeest during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI

A KWS officer tries to capture the animals during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI

Brian Mbundi of KWS veterinary and capture unit tries to capture a gazelle during the ongoing mass capture and translocation of various herbivorous species at Olmorogi ranch in Naivasha on April 9, 2024.
Image: LIZ MUTHONI