Globally important populations of flagship African species, including the “big five”–Black Rhino (CR), African Savanna Elephant (EN), Lion (VU), Leopard (VU) and Cape Buffalo (LC)–rely on the lush grasses and shrublands of central and northern Kenya’s rangelands, making it one of most important conservation areas in East Africa.
Poorly planned development, agricultural encroachment, and climate disruption threaten the rangelands and the wildlife that rely on it. Fragmented habitat interrupts critical species movement and increases the potential for human-wildlife conflict.
Thirteen million acres of this region are protected in community conservancies and reserves, but significant gaps still remain. Rainforest Trust is joining a collective of conservation organizations to purchase 5,168 more acres and create an unbroken wildlife corridor that effectively safeguards this vast landscape.
The African Lion (VU), by Seyms Brugger
Healthy Rainforests. Healthy Planet.
Healthy rainforests are critical to a healthy planet. Creating protected areas is the most effective way to protect endangered animals, safeguard biodiversity, stop deforestation, and maintain the health of all species on our planet.
The Grevy's Zebra (EN), by Steve Tum
The Black Rhino (CR), by Maggy Meyer
The Endangered African Wild Dog, by William Steel
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