Uploaded April 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Grevy’s zebras, the largest and most threatened of the three zebra species, are only found in grasslands and savannahs of Kenya and Ethiopia and play an important role in maintaining these plains. There are now only about 2,500 left in the wild. Hunting for skins caused their initial decline, but now habitat loss and drought are their greatest threats. Most Grevy’s zebras live in central Kenya, but there are some forgotten herds roaming in East Kenya. Official figures don’t include them, even though they’re the last zebras in this part of Africa. We think there are 80-100 zebras in this region, and with so few left, each one is vital to the survival of the species. It’s critical they’re also protected.
Fortunately, our established colleague and award-winning conservationist, Abdullahi Ali, is from this very area. We’re supporting him to protect the zebras others have forgotten.
We are also funding Ali to protect hirola antelope in this area of Kenya. This project is focused on restoring their habitat – creating grassland areas and working with local communities to help tackle the threats they face. If you would like to support Ali with this vital work, we would be most grateful as the situation is so difficult right now
donate.ptes.org/newpublic/int-index2.aspx?content=hirola
Thank you.
#grevys #grevyszebra #zebras #conservation
Grevy’s zebras, the largest and most threatened of the three zebra species, are only found in grasslands and savannahs of Kenya and Ethiopia and play an important role in maintaining these plains. There are now only about 2,500 left in the wild. Hunting for skins caused their initial decline, but now habitat loss and drought are their greatest threats. Most Grevy’s zebras live in central Kenya, but there are some forgotten herds roaming in East Kenya. Official figures don’t include them, even though they’re the last zebras in this part of Africa. We think there are 80-100 zebras in this region, and with so few left, each one is vital to the survival of the species. It’s critical they’re also protected.
Fortunately, our established colleague and award-winning conservationist, Abdullahi Ali, is from this very area. We’re supporting him to protect the zebras others have forgotten.
We are also funding Ali to protect hirola antelope in this area of Kenya. This project is focused on restoring their habitat – creating grassland areas and working with local communities to help tackle the threats they face. If you would like to support Ali with this vital work, we would be most grateful as the situation is so difficult right now
donate.ptes.org/newpublic/int-index2.aspx?content=hirola
Thank you.
#grevys #grevyszebra #zebras #conservation
