All the world is fascinated with the competitive American elections. Sen. Obama has nothing to fear from African tigers For the very first time an African American is the nominee for the democratic party: Senator Barack Obama. Kenya is a-buzz with speculation, discussion and bets. After all, Obama’s Dad was a genuine Kenyan, in fact, [...]
Today we woke to the grisly news that an American Tourist had been stabbed to death on the streets of Beijing. He was there for the Olympics, strolling down the street with friends. Had it happened elsewhere in the world the news would surely not have traveled so fast. William Holden with Don Hunt” Another [...]
That’s another totally amazing footage. We used to hear, over the years stories often told by the old game wardens and the white hunters, over campfire drinks. Then, the next morning nobody was clear if it was the African magic or the drink, but could what we heard really have happened that way? But then, [...]
I didn’t want to tell you, at first, about the little bundle of bones the local senior game warden placed in our care about two weeks ago. He had received word from a (northern) Maasai that a zebra foal had followed his cows into his “manyatta” (a Maasai traditional homestead). The Maasai people are known [...]
These are some of the latest youngsters born to the resident herd of Bongo bred at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy. Only separated by a few months in age, these young animals have formed a friendship that will last for life. As seen here, only one “teenage” female is “in charge.” While the mothers browse [...]
I don’t know if this means anything, but for us, April has been the “month of the pig.” No sooner had young Chucky settled in, another came along. This one is a 3 months old bush pig. The medium size one amongst the three wild pigs found in Kenya. The largest, of course you knew, [...]
It could have been any other day or point in time and this little piggy would have gone unnoticed only a few days into his life, the shadow of death already upon him. Minute and vulnerable, he was forcefully separated from his mother and siblings. The pair of mighty martial eagles that have been spotted [...]
Two days ago the political situation in Kenya was still hopeless. Suddenly with lightening speed at the eleventh hour a solution was found, a deal was struck, and rapidly the sun appeared, flooding light down the end of the tunnel. breakthrough…. Dr. Kofi Annan, here to help the opposing sides negotiate, managed to get them [...]
Another 2008 baby bongo! A fine strong young male was born to the Conservancy’s dam “Liz” bringing the total number to 52. I won’t bore you with another picture. Its just so exiting, we are barely in the second month and have 3 healthy baby bongos already. The odd bit is: they are all males. [...]
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 the ranch. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kenya is in the midst of election fever. The next ten days are public holidays here. But not so at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy where the interests of wildlife are paramount. Thanks to our dedicated wardens and keepers sacrificing their own holiday, the animals will benefit from their special care all through the season. [...]