The parched earth, once cracked and dusty, responded with remarkable vitality. Tender green shoots broke through the soil, carpeting the terrain in vibrant hues of green. Rivers across the region, both perennial and seasonal, swelled dramatically. Some burst their banks, rendering certain roads and tracks impassable. These seasonal changes, though welcome for ecological renewal, presented logistical challenges for field operations.

Despite the dynamic conditions, wildlife emergencies saw a marked decline during the month likely due to the abundance of water and forage, which eased natural stressors on wild animals.

During the month, the Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit attended to two wildlife cases. The first involved a reticulated giraffe bull that was treated for a subcutaneous wound on the neck, suspected to have been caused by a tree stump. The second case involved a male plains zebra suffering from pronounced lameness. The condition was linked to a fallen-off wire snare and a suspected predator-inflicted wound. Both were given a good prognosis.