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Species Library

The acacia trees and endangered wildlife that depend on Kenya's acacia habitats — with the Masai ostrich as our flagship species.

Masai Giraffe Endangered Mammal
Masai Giraffe
Giraffa tippelskirchi
Olchangito (Maa) · Twiga

Kenya's tallest animal, recognised by its jagged, vine-leaf patterned spots.

Role: Browses acacia canopies, pruning trees and dispersing seeds.

African Elephant Endangered Mammal
African Elephant
Loxodonta africana
Olkancani (Maa) · Ndovu

The largest land mammal, roaming the Magadi and Amboseli landscapes.

Role: Ecosystem engineer that opens woodland and creates water holes.

African Wild Dog Endangered Mammal
African Wild Dog
Lycaon pictus
Osuyiani (Maa)

A highly social, wide-ranging predator with a mottled coat.

Role: Keeps herbivore populations healthy and balanced.

Ground Pangolin Vulnerable Mammal
Ground Pangolin
Smutsia temminckii
Kakakuona (Swahili)

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.

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