[PHOTOS] Mountain bongo examined before release to new home

The mountain bongos were examined at the release site in Meru County

by Tabnacha Odeny

Realtime26 February 2025 - 20:00

In Summary

- Dr Isaac Lekolool, Kenya Wildlife Service Senior Assistant Director/Head Veterinary and Capture Service, examined the mountain bongos at the release site in Meru County.

The mountain bongo being examined/Photo/Irene Ouma/KWS

One of the 17 mountain bongos flown in the country from Florida, USA, has been examined at the release site in Meru County on Wednesday.

The mountain bongos at their new home in Meru/Photo/Irene Ouma/KWS

The mountain bongo at its new home/Photo/Irene Ouma/KWS

Dr Isaac Lekolool, Kenya Wildlife Service Senior Assistant Director/Head Veterinary and Capture Service, examined the mountain bongo.

KWS officials attend to the mountain bongo being examined/Photo/Irene Ouma/KWS

The release site is Meru Bongo and Rhino Conservation Trust (MBRCT) at Marania/Mucheene Forest, Mount Kenya

On Sunday, February 23, 2025, Kenya received 17 Mountain Bongos from Florida, USA.

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