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February was dominated by two major aerial operations: The Tsavo Wildlife Census and a black rhino conservation exercise in the Mara. Over the course of the month, the team flew 289 hours, covering 39,234 kilometres in flight.
Read moreDespite favourable conditions in the field, February was busy for the SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams. Over the course of the month, rangers collected 1,029 snares, made 48 arrests, confiscated 37 kg of elephant ivory, and assisted in four veterinary treatments.
Read moreThe new year started on a busy note for our Aerial Unit. Along with their daily patrols and anti-poaching operations, the team supported several notable veterinary treatments, including the rescue of a trapped lion, human-elephant conflict mitigation, and the very unique translocation of a group of lemur stowaways. In January, the team flew 192 hours, covering 25,505 kilometres in flight.
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