Common Name
Northern White Rhino
Scientific Name
Ceratotherium simum cottoni
IUCN Red List Status
Extinct in the Wild
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CONSERVE AND PROTECT
Ol Pejeta is home to more than 160 Critically Endangered eastern black rhino – the largest population in the world. We deploy a myriad of approaches to conserve and protect all wildlife, from ecological monitoring, ranger patrols with armed security and a K9 unit, to veterinary interventions.
CONSERVATION RESULTS
So far, our conservation efforts have resulted in the largest black rhino population in Kenya and Eastern Africa.
Starting with just 20 in 1993, Ol Pejeta is home to more than 160 critically endangered black rhinos
A rating that identifies the rhinos as a population with significant global importance
Around the conservancy, biodiverse habitats support 6 vulnerable species, 7 endangered species, one critically endangered species, and one species that is extinct in the wild.
But the reality is, wildlife across Kenya still faces significant threats, and our job is not yet done. Biodiversity loss, drought, climate change and increasing competition for natural resources are a few of the challenges. Rising human populations and fenced protected areas can create fragmented habitats that restrict wildlife movement and their ability to adapt to changing climatic conditions. Increasingly erratic weather patterns in turn leads to intensified pressure on resources, more human-wildlife conflict, and a greater need to implement sustainable and well-informed management strategies. On Ol Pejeta, we harness cutting-edge technology to monitor wildlife movements, collaring a range of species such as lions and elephants, to understand migration patterns and habitat ranges. We deploy a Problem Animal Control (PAC) team solely dedicated to respond to and resolve issues of human-wildlife conflict. We install high spec cameras along our fence line to identify where animals are attempting to break through into the community, so we can better understand their responses to ever-changing environmental and climate changes.
Continuing to invest in sustainable conservation solutions and collaborating with partners will help us in achieving our goal of conserving biodiversity for future generations.
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CONSERVATION GALLERY
Conservation gallery of the threatened or vulnerable species that Ol Pejeta protects and conserves. Roll over each picture to find out more
Common Name
Southern White Rhino
Scientific Name
Ceratotherium simum simum
IUCN Red List Status
Near Threatened
Common Name
Black Rhino
Scientific Name
Diceros bicornis michaeli
IUCN Red List Status
Critically Endangered
Common Name
Savannah Elephant
Scientific Name
Loxodonta africana
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Chimpanzee
Scientific Name
Pan troglodytes
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Cheetah
Scientific Name
Acinonyx jubatus
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
Lion
Scientific Name
Panthera leo
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
Leopard
Scientific Name
Panthera pardus
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
African Wild Dog
Scientific Name
Lycaon pictus
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Grevy’s Zebra
Scientific Name
Equus grevyi
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Hippo
Scientific Name
Hippopotamus amphibius
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
Reticulated Giraffe
Scientific Name
Giraffa camelopardalis reticulata
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
Besia Oryx
Scientific Name
Orxy besia
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Secretary bird
Scientific Name
Sagittarius serpentarius
IUCN Red List Status
Vulnerable
Common Name
Vulture
Scientific Name
Cathartidae accipitridae
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered
Common Name
Grey Crowned Crane
Scientific Name
Balearica regulorum
IUCN Red List Status
Endangered