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