The month of August unfolded with a blend of contrasting weather patterns across the Meru ecosystem. The early weeks were marked by sweltering daytime heat accompanied by dusty, windy evenings that swept across the plains.
As the month drew to a close, the landscape shifted into a cooler phase, with intermittent light showers and overcast skies bringing relief and a sense of renewal to both wildlife and vegetation. During the month, the SWT/KWS Meru Vet Unit responded to 7 cases, involving a zebra with a fractured leg, postmortems on 2 elephants suspected to have been victims of human-elephant conflict and a disease investigation following reports of wildlife mortalities associated with a skin condition. In addition to these interventions, the veterinary team also participated in the translocation of ten white rhinos from Meru NP, Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and Borana Conservancy to the newly established Loisaba Rhino Sanctuary.