Kenya's carnivores on decline, report documents

The latest National Wildlife Census 2025 Technical Report has sounded an alarm for Kenya’s large carnivores. The report documented massive population declines in African wild dogs and cheetahs since the inaugural census in 2021.The steep declines across the country’s predator strongholds are attributed to disease, human encroachment, and habitat loss.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible ReportingStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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The steep declines across the country’s predator strongholds are attributed to disease, human encroachment, and habitat loss.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Journalism Builds Kenya. Stand With Credible ReportingStand With Bold Journalism 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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