Another beautiful day here at Mount Kenya and another delightful surprise: Barely two weeks after the grand entrance of Bongo baby No. 50, here now is No. 51!! He was born to “Wasi-wasi” which, losely translated means crazy (as in nervous). That is indeed the reason why I don’t yet have a decent picture of [...]
I got up early this morning, awakened by bird song. I jumped out of bed thinking it must be late. But when I looked outside it was still dark. And yet, the birds were up.
And then I saw it, the full moon illuminating the western sky, descending slowly toward the edge of [...]
Our slightly delayed New Years gift:
A healthy male baby bongo finally made his grand entry.
The arrival of ‘Hamsini‘ marks the 50th Mountain Bongo to join the herd at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, earmarked for re-introduction to the wild.
We expected the birth to take place around the first of January. but as it were, [...]
First I must report that in our neck of the woods peace prevails.
It is reassuring to know that all our staff and keepers without fail have shown their commitment to look after the animals in our care come what may.
Yesterday the Kenyan President called a press conference in order to explain that his first [...]
Karibu means welcome in Ki-swahili (you knew that of course)
After some trying days for Kenyans following the Dec 27 elections here, all seems to be quieting down with the dawn of a New Year.
At the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy, where the interests of our wildlife are paramount we have felt none of the clashes and [...]