The Plight of animals
Lions: "With only about 2,500 left in Kenya, lions are vanishing due to habitat loss, human conflict, and poaching for their bones." Cheetahs: "Fewer than 1,500 cheetahs remain in Kenya, threatened by illegal pet trade, habitat destruction, and competition with larger predators." Rhinos: "Critically endangered black rhinos (under 1,000 in Kenya) and white rhinos face relentless poaching for their horns, prized in illegal wildlife markets." Leopards: "Elusive and declining, Kenya’s leopards (estimated 2,000–5,000) are hunted for their skins and suffer from shrinking wilderness areas."
Black Rhino
Population: ~5,600
Status: Critically Endangered
Known for their hooked lip used to browse leaves. Poached relentlessly for their horns.
White Rhino
Population: ~18,000
Status: Near Threatened
The largest species, but the Northern White Rhino is functionally extinct with only 2 females remaining.
Leopards
Population: <80
Status: Vulnerable
"Leopards are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching for their fur and body parts, and human-wildlife conflicts."
African Lion
Population: ~10000
Status: Vulnerable
"Lions are endangered due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching, with their populations declining rapidly across Africa."
Cheetahs
Population: 7000
Status: Vulnerable
A conservation success story with populations rebounding in Africa and Iran. And habbitat loss.
Major Threats
Poaching
Rhino horn is illegally trafficked for traditional medicine and status symbols, despite having no medicinal value.
Habitat Loss
Expanding human populations and agriculture are shrinking rhino habitats by the day.
Climate Change
Changing weather patterns affect food availability and increase disease risks.