Why elephant numbers are rising while buffaloes decline

The number of elephants and rhinos in the country are on the rise according to the just released National Wildlife Census 2025 technical report.However, the population of buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes (ungulates), carnivores, birds and marine fauna continue to decline sharply with some facing extinction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》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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However, the population of buffaloes, giraffes, zebras and antelopes (ungulates), carnivores, birds and marine fauna continue to decline sharply with some facing extinction.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUnlock the Full Story — Join Thousands of Informed Kenyans TodayUnlock the Truth Now 》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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