During the dry season, food and water is still available inside the park, but elephants are tempted by the easy meals to be found in farms and fields just beyond. Their presence can be disruptive and dangerous, which is often the catalyst for human-wildlife conflict.
Where borders can’t be fenced, a rapid, reliable response is paramount. When elephants venture on community land, our pilots work in partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service to guide them into protected areas.
In this operation, which unfolded just a few days ago, Taru was able to see all 18 bulls across the river and back into the park.
Operations like this help prevent human-wildlife conflict — part of our ongoing work with the Kenya Wildlife Service to protect elephants and the communities who live alongside them.
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