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In May, the Aerial Unit flew 194 hours and covered 25,890 kilometres. As the long rains began to ease across much of Tsavo, the landscape remained lush and well-watered. Against this backdrop, the Aerial Unit maintained a full and varied programme — a month that included two wildlife rescues, one ranger medevac, multiple veterinary interventions, and sustained law enforcement activity.
Read moreMay was a quieter month than April for our Anti-Poaching Teams, operating in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service. Rangers patrolled 34,407 kilometres, seized 74 kilograms of bushmeat, and made 35 arrests and recovered 67 kilograms of ivory from an elephant carcass. They also supported a variety of field operations, including human-wildlife conflict missions and veterinary treatments.
Read moreThe Amboseli Ecosystem experienced a rainy and wet period in April 2026; hence, most animals were difficult to trace and monitor, movement in the mud was also relatively difficult, and it's likely to be the reason that few cases were reported. During May, the Ecosystem went through a dry period and the number of cases increased.
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