March signalled the onset of the rainy season in the Meru ecosystem. Heavy clouds began forming in the skies, accompanied by strong, chilly winds at night and intense daytime heat. As the month progressed, the first showers arrived; seasonal rivers, once mere memories, awakened with a trickle while the permanent rivers slowly swelled with newfound pride. A green symphony unfolded, carpets of fresh shoots and blossoms painting the land in nature’s vibrant hues. We remain hopeful that the continued rainfall will sustain adequate forage and water for wildlife in the coming months.

During this period, the SWT/KWS Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit responded to four wildlife cases, two of which were snare-related injuries. The team rescued a one-day-old male buffalo calf in Bisanadi National Reserve and treated a female plains zebra and a sub-adult reticulated giraffe bull in Meru National Park, both of which had wire snares. All three animals had a good prognosis for recovery. The team also treated an elephant bull suffering from lameness due to an overgrown sole and cracked toenail. Unfortunately, the prognosis for recovery remains poor.

Additionally, the veterinarian attended the 2025 Interventions for Wildlife Animal Health Course, organized by the Wildlife Health Bridge consortium, held at WRTI Naivasha, Kenya.