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Save Endangered Zebras and Help Wild Dogs in Kenya

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Save Endangered Zebras and Help Wild Dogs in Kenya

Less than 2,000 Grevy's Zebra remain in the wild!

Also known as Equus Grevyi, these Zebra are mostly located in Kenya. Hunted for their skins and the destruction of their habitat, including lack of water, have caused them to be listed as endangered species. They are the largest of the Zebras and are easily distinguishable by their unique manes.

There are only 2,000-5,000 African Wild Dogs left

Wild dogs are often killed by farmers and must compete with larger predators for food. Since they roam very large territiories it is difficult to protect wild dogs from extinction.

Elephants under pressure from poachers

Although elephants are flourishing due to efforts by the government and conservation groups, the elephants are still under attack by poachers. Local poachers use poison-tipped arrows, while more sophisticated poachers use trucks and guns.

Mitigating against human-animal conflicts

The biggest problem with wildlife conservation is the potential conflict with humans. As the animals become larger in numbers they are hard to keep in protected areas and oftentimes humans utilize the land set aside for wildlife for grazing. The conflict is often deadly.

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