Mountain Bongo. [Courtesy]A multi-agency team has been set up to help in the conservation of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo and Black Rhino. Meru County Government, Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and Lewa Wildlife Conservancy have partnered to restore and protect the two animals in the new sanctuary. Between 20 and 25 Mountain Bongo are expected to be flown into Kenya from the United States in December this year, according to John Kinoti, Lewa Conservancy’s community development manager. We are going to have a specific budget for the protection of the Mountain Bongo and Black Rhino,” he said.

Source: Standard Digital May 04, 2021 22:52 UTC