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The Mountain Bongo has seen a dramatic decline in numbers , from an estimated population of 25,000 to 150 individuals A Kenyan lifestyle platform for digital storytelling.
THE STANDARD Mountain bongo antelopes are said to be endangered species. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard] Perhaps it is their almost mysterious shyness that makes mountain bongos rare, always retreating into the toughest terrains within their natural ranges. The Mountain bongo, a beautiful, elusive and coppery red antelope with white stripes and spiral horns, is the largest forest antelope and can only be found in the wild in Kenya. They are only found in their natural habitat in Aberdare, Mt Kenya and Eburu forests. Mountain bongo has been classified as critically endangered by the Internatio...
The East African Friday December 25 2020 There are less than 100 Mountain Bongo antelope left in the wild across the world. PHOTO | FILE | NMG Summary The sanctuary will enable the rewilding of the animals and provide the National Bongo Task Force with animals to reintroduce into indigenous habitats such as Ragati, Eburu, Mau and Aberdares forests. This will help achieve a sustainable population in line with the National Mountain Bongo Recovery and Action Plan 2019-2023. Advertisement With less than 100 of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope left in the wild across the world, Ke...
The Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (MKWC) joined hands with the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife, and other key stakeholders to launch the Mawingu Mountain Bongo Sanctuary, an 800 acre indigenous forest area on the slopes of Mount Kenya. The Sanctuary is a fundamental element in the conservation of the species and represents the next step in its breeding program. It will enable the rewilding of the animals and provide the National Bongo Task Force with individuals for reintroduction into indigenous habitats such as Ragati, Eburu, Mau and Aberdares forests with the aim to achieve a sustai...