Title:
Kenya: KWS launches largest-ever black rhino ear-notching operation
Publication Year:
2025
Abstract:

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has commenced a 15-day ear-notching and tagging campaign at Ngulia Rhino Sanctuary and Tsavo West National Park set to have over 100 black rhinos targeted. The agency said in a statement on Tuesday 100 black rhinos will be fitted with LoRaWAN eartags and VHF transmitters over a 15-day period to enhance monitoring, security, and population management. The campaign, supported by partners under the Kenya Rhino Range Expansion (KRRE) initiative, is the country's largest single rhino ear-notching and tagging operation.

Pages:
AllAfrica
Item Type:
Report
Language:
en

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