Poaching

The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has warned Thika residents against handling or eating meat from a hyena killed by locals. The incident happened on Saturday morning in Kamenu Location, Thika West Sub-County, Kiambu County. KWS noted the hyena was scavenging on dumped poultry remains.

February 11, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Rhino poaching in South Africa fell 16% in 2025, but the number of killings in Kruger National Park doubled to 175. This surge coincides with a sharp drop in Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, attributed to a dehorning operation. Officials link the shift to poachers dispersing from areas with enhanced security.