Kenya restores repatriated rare mountain bongos

(MENAFN) Kenya’s successful sending home of 17 unique and severely at-risk mountain bongos from the US makes a substantial landmark in its attempts to bring back misplaced wild animals as well as overturning the influence of animal abuse during the colonial period, based on experts.

The mountain bongo, a remarkably striped antelope breed existing in just Kenya’s alpine jungles, has witnessed a sharp decrease in their numbers during the last century as a result of habitat destruction, illegal hunting of wildlife, as well as illness.

Less than 100 bongos are still in the environment, which made this restoration difficult for the existence of one of the world’s most unique antelope breeds.

The elimination of animals from Kenya was a usual act during the colonial era, as many breeds were shipped to zoos, private reserves, as well as research facilities abroad.

“These animals were taken during a time when Africa’s natural resources were exploited without regard for long-term conservation,” Nderitu has stated.

“By bringing them home, we are not only restoring biodiversity but also reclaiming our nation’s ecological heritage.”

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