Elephants_In_Kenya

Elephants in Kenya are a significant part of the country's biodiversity and wildlife heritage. Kenya is known for its large elephant population, which is estimated to be around 34,000 individuals. The country is home to some of the largest and most iconic elephant herds in the world.

They are found in Amboseli National Park, Tsavo National Park, and Maasai Mara National Reserve. We met them in large herds in Amboseli and Masai Mara. They look very suitable habitats as the elephants get ample food sources, and protection from poaching. 

Elephants in Kenya play a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of the region. They help create and maintain clearings in forests, disperse seeds through their dung, and provide water sources for other animals by digging water holes.

However, elephants in Kenya face threats such as habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching... Not only human-wildlife conflicts, but also conflicts with the predators. We witnessed one such in Amboseli. It was some visual, I will never forget.

(Posting some mobile picz)

There are threats of habitat loss due to human activities such as agriculture and urbanization is reducing the available space for elephants to roam and forage. This often leads to increased instances of human-elephant conflict as elephants do venture into human settlements searching for foods and shelters. 

 #Poaching_for_ivory poses a serious threat to elephants in Kenya. Although stringent measures have been put in place to combat this illegal trade, it continues to persist.

Poachers target elephants for their tusks, which are highly valuable in the illegal ivory market. These illegal activities not only harm elephant populations but also fund criminal organizations and undermine conservation efforts.

We went to a sight in #Nairobi_National_Park where one can see the serious emotional attempt of the Government to stop poaching in any form. We found two mounds of ivory powder as a symbol to remind the serious concern to all citizens. It was definitely a moving sight. You feel sad for such beautiful animal. 

To protect elephants in Kenya, various efforts are being undertaken. This includes increasing anti-poaching patrols, strengthening law enforcement, community-based conservation initiatives, and raising awareness about the importance of elephant conservation. Additionally, the Kenyan government has implemented wildlife policies and established strict wildlife conservation laws.

To sum up, elephants in Kenya are significant to the country's natural heritage and economy through wildlife tourism. 

Protecting and conserving these majestic creatures is crucial for maintaining the ecological balance and sustaining Kenya's rich biodiversity.

I fell in love with many of them...majestic bindass huge and yet so adorable Elephants. We sighted elephant babies.. they are probably the cutest creatures..I have ever seen. I threw pieces of my heart for them..

@Lalita pandey

#Note: This is #mobilography. Wait soon be over for Nikon SLR pics 😄 

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