Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers this morning attended to an injured rhino species named JJ.
KWS veterinary officers from Meru responded to an alert from Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Laikipia County of a rhino which was seriously injured in what they believe was a clash with another male species.
“JJ’s injuries, believed to have been inflicted by a territorial clash with another male, were expertly tended to, ensuring his path to a complete recovery,” read part of their statement.
KWS acknowledged collaboration between the State agency and other wildlife organizations was imperative in conserving Kenya’s wildlife heritage.
Ol Pejeta Conservancy is the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa, and home to the rare northern white rhino species.
KWS has been making significant strides to rescue wild animals and resolve human-wildlife conflict.
In March, rangers and a team of veterinary officers attended to a distressed hippopotamus that had been snared by its left front leg in Olosuswa Conservancy, Nakuru County.
The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) team successfully removed the snare and later safely released the hippo back into its natural habitat.
“The importance of this rescue operation extends beyond the individual hippo. It serves as a potent reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by wildlife in their struggle for survival,” KWS says.
The authority is further advising the public that wildlife snaring is illegal and detrimental to “our precious ecosystems.”
“Let’s come together to protect and preserve Kenya’s rich wildlife heritage for posterity. To report any wildlife incidences, please call us through our toll free number 0800 597 000 or WhatsApp 0726 610509 for immediate intervention,” KWS adds.
