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21 December 2021
Aerial Surveillance Report for November 2021The drought, affecting the Greater Tsavo Conservation Area, really began to take a toll on wildlife and livestock during November. There were a few, isolated rain storms, especially in the north east of Tsavo East NP, but most of the park remained bone dry. This is unusual as the rains normally start in late October or early November.
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Aerial Surveillance Report for October 2021October was a challenging month not least because of the effects of a prolonged drought coming into full effect. Not only was wildlife suffering from lack of food, but there was also a noticeable increase in illegal activities, especially in the ranches bordering Tsavo West National Park and as far as Amboseli and Kipini Conservancy.
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Aerial Surveillance Report for September 2021The effects of the drought really began to appear in September, with a significant increase in pressure from illegal livestock. This was notable in northern Tsavo East, along the Tiva River, and towards the end of the Yatta Plateau, where livestock had generally been brought under control and removed from the Park, however, we witnessed a huge influx of cattle, sheep and goats in both areas.
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