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A survival plan for Kenya's Mountain Bongo antelope There are only around 100 of the critically endangered Mountain Bongo antelope left in the wild in its native Kenya. But the only Mountain Bongo breeding program in the world is hoping to boost the species' numbers. Watch video 02:49

Welcome to a new special edition of Eco Africa On this special edition of Africa we take a closer look at the extinction of different animal and plant species from South Africa and Kenya to Tunisia and even Germany and how that impacts biodiversity.  Welcome to a special edition of Eco Africa where we bring you a host of clever ideas for a greener planet! We start out with a quick look at the real numbers behind the extinction of animal and plant species around the world. Then we head to Kenya where Mountain Bongo antelope are critically endangered. Currently there are only around 100 of ...

These elusive creatures picking their way through the undergrowth are Mountain Bongos. The white striped, spiral horned and coppery red forest antelopes can only be found in the wild in Kenya. And they are even a rare sight here. The Mountain Bongo have been driven to near extinction, according to the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature). Ecologist Mordecai Ogada says it is a "very special species". "It's endemic to Kenya, highly endangered, less than 100 individuals known to be left in the wild, and that is why this species is really important." The animals have been hunted ...

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...