1 Tahrcountry Musings: Massive Animal Relocation On In Meru National Park, Kenya

Tuesday, July 31, 2007

Massive Animal Relocation On In Meru National Park, Kenya

Meru National Park in Kenya was once famous for its magnificent wildlife and visitors thronged there. But incessant poaching has reduced the park to a mere shadow of its past. Efforts are now on to bring back past glory by translocation. Animals will be taken from better-stocked reserves in Naivasha, Nakuru and Laikipia and Translocated to Meru in a massive operation. Kenyan Widlife authorities have started moving about 2,000 animals. On top of the list are Zebras, Impalas, Hartebeests and Beisa Oryx.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Yes Meru was indeed a magnificent place. Sad to hear about its plight and glad to hear about the translocation efforts. I wish well