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May was a busy month for the Aerial Unit . Highlighted operations included the large-scale effort to translocate 12 black rhinos between conservancies in northern Kenya, several orphan rescues and aerial-assisted veterinary treatments, and eight human-elephant conflict cases. Over the course of the month, pilots flew 258 hours, covering 32,873 kilometres.
Read moreAs conditions started to dry up, there was a reliable increase in illegal activites in May. Over the course of the month, SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Teams arrested 40 individuals, collected 778 snares, and covered 37,709 kilometres on patrol.
Read moreSeven cases of veterinary importance were attended during the month and all involved animals with conservation concerns (more importantly, elephant, lion and rhino).
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