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755 m² protected area for endangered black rhinos in Kenya

Always one horn ahead

Eyes in the wilderness – protection through cameras and rangers

Sergeant Mutinda knows how difficult it is to find rhinos – from personal experience. Before becoming a ranger, he hunted them to support his family by selling their horns. Today, he tells his colleagues: “Rhinos like three things: a place to wallow, trees that provide shade, and plenty of succulent vegetation. If you find a place with all of that, you have a good chance of spotting rhinos. Even so, it often took weeks of waiting before I finally saw one.”
Mutinda's extensive knowledge of the animals is invaluable to his fellow rangers. He shares everything he has learned about their tracks, making a crucial contribution to their conservation. He recently assisted the rhino rangers in exploring a new area and identifying better locations for camera traps – an important step in expanding the sanctuary.

Dr. Julia Shaw presents her favorite project to you

Need

Larger protected area for the conservation of the black rhinoceros

Activity

The local NGO Big Life Foundation Kenya is purchasing technical equipment to monitor eight black rhinos in a new conservation area in the Chyulu Hills

Measurable performance

Size of the newly developed protected area

Result

The protection of rhinos will be expanded and poaching prevented in this additional area. Furthermore, movement patterns will be re-recorded

Systemically relevant impact

The preservation of their species is actively and sustainably promoted, as the animals can move freely and reproduce in safety

Background

The black rhinoceros (Diceros bicornis) is one of the oldest living mammal species and can weigh up to 1,300 kilograms. Its two horns are characteristic, the front one of which can grow up to 1.3 meters long. Despite its massive body, it is surprisingly agile and can reach speeds of up to 55 km/h (WWF 2025).
Today, however, the species faces major challenges. In addition to poaching, which primarily targets its valuable horn, growing settlements and agriculture are shrinking its habitat. Retreats and food are becoming scarcer, and suitable breeding grounds have become rare (IUCN 2025).
In Kenya, various conservation programs aim to ensure the long-term survival of rhinos. One of these has been implemented in the Chyulu Hills for over ten years. Here live eight black rhinos, among the most endangered animals in the world. They are so shy that, despite the efforts of 56 rangers who patrol many kilometers daily, they have only been sighted 32 times in the last five years – fewer than seven sightings per year. To ensure the animals are still alive and healthy, modern technology is essential. Camera traps provide crucial insights into their habits, locations, and interactions. Thanks to this technology, the rhinos can be effectively monitored and better protected, even in their hidden habitat.

The good deed

Your good deed today will enable the purchase of at least 10 additional camera traps, which will be installed in a new area of the Chyulu Hills. This will allow for better monitoring and protection of the black rhinos living there in an area of over 81 square kilometers. Sergeant Mutinda has already identified the new area – and thanks to your support, it can now be patrolled for a year.
To properly equip the rangers, your donation will not only be used to purchase camera traps, but also other important items: cameras, mobile phones for communication, equipment, tents, food, salaries and insurance.
The rangers' work is dangerous and the area is difficult to access. In small groups, they cover long distances on foot – with great patience and perseverance. With your help, the protected area will be expanded by approximately 30% – an incredible achievement.

Kenya

Nairobi

Capital city

56.432.944

population

As of 2024

569.140

Land area in km²

1.6 times the size of Germany

Swahili
English

Official language(s)

As of 2025

In Kenya, there is a tree known as the “liver sausage tree.” Its fruits actually look like liver sausages—but they are hard and inedible. Nevertheless, they are a favorite food of elephants and giraffes.

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