LCA Ecological Monitoring during the Month of March.

Melanistic Leopard sighting was recorded in Suyian Conservancy representing a rare and significant observation within the landscape.

• Increased sightings of African painted wild dogs in Lekurruki and Ilngwesi Conservancies

• High concentration of wild dog packs observed around Mukogodo Forest, establishing a key baseline for future monitoring

• Estimated population of approximately 300 gerenuk individuals recorded over the quarter, indicating a strong baseline presence despite historically low detection rates

• Caracal sightings recorded in Naibunga Upper Conservancy, contributing important data on this rare and solitary species

Human-Wildlife Conflict reported cases;

1. Predation

• Predation incidents recorded around Olmaisor, establishing a key conflict hotspot for future monitoring

• Lion pride identified as a major cause of livestock loss, with attacks occurring as early as 1700 hours

• A rare predation incident recorded where a crested eagle killed a lamb

Mortality Data:

• 4 elephant mortalities recorded in addition to 

• Common Zebra (Birthing Complication).

• Predation related deaths 

• Natural deaths

Crop and Fence Damage

The chart above displays the number of elephants recorded in relation to the conservancies they are significantly impacting.

Elephants remain the primary driver of fence/crop damage in and around  Suyian, Sosian, and Mukutan Conservancies.

Rainfall Forecast: