Species Library
The acacia trees and endangered wildlife that depend on Kenya's acacia habitats — with the Masai ostrich as our flagship species.
Flagship species Bird
Masai Ostrich
The world's largest bird and our flagship species. Nests are shallow scrapes in open ground, where several hens may lay their eggs.
Role: Used to engage communities in monitoring the health of the whole ecosystem.
Least Concern Tree
Umbrella Thorn Acacia
The iconic flat-topped acacia of the East African savanna, resilient to drought and heat.
Role: Fixes nitrogen, shades soil, feeds browsers and provides flowers for honey bees.
Least Concern Tree
Yellow Fever Tree
A tall acacia with striking yellow-green bark, found along seasonal rivers and wetlands.
Role: Stabilises riverbanks and shelters birds and primates.
Least Concern Tree
Whistling Thorn
A small acacia with hollow swollen thorns that whistle in the wind and house protective ants.
Role: Key browse for giraffes and a classic example of plant–ant partnership.
Endangered Mammal
Masai Giraffe
Kenya's tallest animal, recognised by its jagged, vine-leaf patterned spots.
Role: Browses acacia canopies, pruning trees and dispersing seeds.
Endangered Mammal
African Elephant
The largest land mammal, roaming the Magadi and Amboseli landscapes.
Role: Ecosystem engineer that opens woodland and creates water holes.
Endangered Mammal
African Wild Dog
A highly social, wide-ranging predator with a mottled coat.
Role: Keeps herbivore populations healthy and balanced.
Vulnerable Mammal
Ground Pangolin
A shy, scaly ant-eater and one of the most trafficked mammals in the world.
Role: Controls ant and termite populations and aerates the soil.
Protected Reptile
Leopard Tortoise
A large savanna tortoise with a beautifully patterned, high-domed shell.
Role: Disperses seeds of grasses and succulents across the savanna.
Critically Endangered Bird
Rüppell's Griffon Vulture
One of the highest-flying birds on Earth, nesting on cliffs near acacia plains.
Role: Nature's clean-up crew, preventing the spread of disease.
Endangered Bird
Egyptian Vulture
A small white vulture known for using stones to crack ostrich eggs.
Role: Scavenger that recycles nutrients in the ecosystem.
Declining Insect
African Honey Bee
The pollinator at the heart of our school apiary — bees depend on acacia flowers for nectar.
Role: Pollinates acacias and crops, strengthening ecosystem regeneration.
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