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Elephant Tusks Worth Ksh5.3 Million Intercepted In Nyeri, Suspects Taken Into Custody

Elephant Tusks Worth Ksh5.3 Million Intercepted In Nyeri, Suspects Taken In Custody. Nyeri County, Kenya - On May 30, 2023, a successful operation conducted by the local police in collaboration with the Kenya Wildlife Service led to the arrest of two male suspects in possession of a significant quantity of elephant ivory.

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Elephant Tusks Worth Ksh5.3 Million Intercepted In Nyeri, Suspects Taken Into Custody

ENVIRONMENT

If You See These Eggs In Your Garden, You Must Be Worried And Be Careful Of These Things

The timing of egg laying varies with the seasons and is used by many kinds of animals as a reproductive strategy. Your hens, ducks, or turkeys might not be able to produce eggs if you don't provide them with a small enough safe haven. They will lay their eggs wherever, so prepare to find them as you move across your backyard.

  7 days ago ago
If You See These Eggs In Your Garden, You Must Be Worried And Be Careful Of These Things

ENVIRONMENT

Crocodile Farmer Killed By About 40 Of Them While He Was Feeding Them

A source has reported about a crocodile farmer who has faced the wrath of crocodiles. This is when he was feeding them and about 40 of the reptiles attacked him. This is after he accidentally fell into their enclosure while feeding the 40 vicious reptiles. A good lesson, there are domestic animals and wild animals, and it's like that.

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Crocodile Farmer Killed By About 40 Of Them While He Was Feeding Them

ENVIRONMENT

3 Why Baboons Steal Lion Cubs

Lions and baboons frequently come into contact in their shared habitat. Baboons are routinely chased by young lions in an effort to capture one, and adult lions typically succeed. Baboons have no chance of killing an adult or juvenile lion, but they can and do occasionally capture a lion cub.

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3 Why Baboons Steal Lion Cubs

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Meet The Biggest Animal In The World Whose Weight Is Same As 33 Elephant and Has Car Sized-Heart

The Antarctic blue whale, which may reach a maximum length of 98 feet and a maximum weight of 400,000 pounds, is the largest animal currently existing (about 33 elephants). The whale needs about 7936 pounds of krill to fuel its tiny heart, which is about the size of a car, each day during its peak feeding season.

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Meet The Biggest Animal In The World Whose Weight Is Same As 33 Elephant and Has Car Sized-Heart

ENVIRONMENT

The Main Reason Why Antelopes Commit Suicide After Their Partner Dies

Of all antelopes, the dik-dik is the smallest. They are most frequently seen in the arid regions of Eastern and Southern Africa and like to dwell in pairs. In order to outrun predators like lions, leopards, and cheetahs, dik-diks may run at speeds of up to 42 kilometers per hour.

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The Main Reason Why Antelopes Commit Suicide After Their Partner Dies

ENVIRONMENT

Animals That Are Able To Fight And Kill A Lion Skillfully

Lions are regarded as the apex predator and the most perilous animal on the planet due to their dominance over other predators. limited number of animals possess the capability to overcome a Male and female lions exhibit fear towards large animals such as giraffes, hippos, and elephants, in addition to their typical prey.

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Animals That Are Able To Fight And Kill A Lion Skillfully

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The Only Animal In The World With A Bullet Proof Body (PHOTOS)

As the only mammal with scales covering its complete body, the pangolin uses its scales to protect itself from predators in the wild. In the event of a threat, a pangolin will rapidly curl up into a tight ball and defend itself with its sharp-scaled tail. Gunshots have been reported to ricochet off of pangolins, but they are not entirely bulletproof.

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The Only Animal In The World With A Bullet Proof Body (PHOTOS)

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Tourism Ministry Finally Breaks Silence After 11 Lions Were Killed by Kajiado Residents in One Week

[Photo|Courtesy] Residents in Kajiado County have been living in fear after what has been happening to them over the years. They have been complaining how wild animals have been invading their homes hence causing them to live in tension. In the past weeks, the unexpected has happened as lions have been invading Kajiado.

  17 days ago ago
Tourism Ministry Finally Breaks Silence After 11 Lions Were Killed by Kajiado Residents in One Week

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Police Seize 23 Pieces Of Elephant Talks Worth 11 Million

News just in from Laikipia County, Kenya, as authorities have successfully intercepted a major ivory smuggling operation. In a swift operation, police seized 23 pieces of elephant tusks with an estimated value of KES. 11 million. The tusks were believed to have been transported from Churo in Baringo and were intercepted at Sipili Township in Laikipia.

  7 days ago ago
Police Seize 23 Pieces Of Elephant Talks Worth 11 Million

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"There Were Snakes" Shakahola Witness Exposes Type Of Animals Found In Mackenzie Land

A lot has been said over what is happening in Shakahola Forest. These are stories which have actually left many in total disbelief about how all this happened without anyone's knowledge. One of the people who managed to run away from.the Forest has given her story of what she saw.

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"Snakes Money?" The Reason Why Unemployed Kenyans Need To Venture Into This Business.

When we think of snakes, one of two things comes to mind: their venom or the narrative of Adam and Eve. But did you realize that snakes are becoming increasingly beneficial to human life? We all know snakes are wild animals, and aside from snakes in museums, many now keep snakes as pets in their homes, which does not appear strange because it has become the standard.

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Lions Allegedly Killed in Kajiado Following Reported Cases on Conflict, Residents Decry to KWS-VIDEO

Human Wildlife conflict amongst Netizens has become a major concern between Netizens and the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS)country wide especially those living near National reservations, National parks. The battle between Lions from the Amboseli National park and residents of Kajiado county in Imbirikana ward has made headlines.

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Lions Allegedly Killed in Kajiado Following Reported Cases on Conflict, Residents Decry to KWS-VIDEO

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Eye-catching Sites worth visiting in Kenya

1. Lamu Island: Lamu Island is located off the northern coast of Kenya and is known for its timeless charm and Swahili culture. The main town, Lamu Town, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, characterized by its narrow streets, intricately carved wooden doors, and beautiful Swahili architecture.

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Eye-catching Sites worth visiting in Kenya

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47-Year-Old Man Arrested for Trafficking 110 Kilograms of Elephant Tusks in Laikipia County

In a significant victory for wildlife conservation efforts, law enforcement authorities in Laikipia County apprehended a 47-year old man after intercepting a vehicle carrying a staggering 110 kilograms of elephant tusks. The arrest took place in the Sipili area, shedding light on the ongoing battle against the illegal wildlife trade that threatens Africa's iconic wildlife species.

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47-Year-Old Man Arrested for Trafficking 110 Kilograms of Elephant Tusks in Laikipia County

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DCI Detectives Seize Elephant Tusks Worth Millions, Weighing Over 110kg At Sipili in Laikipia.

DCI Detectives Seize Elephant Tusks Worth Millions, Weighing Over 110kg At Sipili, in Kirima, Laikipia County. In a remarkable operation carried out by detectives from the Serious Crimes unit, a significant breakthrough was achieved as they confiscated a colossal haul of elephant tusks weighing well over 110 kilograms in Laikipia County.

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DCI Detectives Seize Elephant Tusks Worth Millions, Weighing Over 110kg At Sipili in Laikipia.

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Shakahola: How Children Who Cried A lot Were being Punished And How Uncooperative Ones Were Handled

A report by a local publication has revealed more details about the Shakahola Massacre which happened under the instructions of the Kilifi Cult leader Paul Mackenzie. Kilifi Cult leader Paul Mackenzie in a past Interview. Photo Credit: Courtesy. According to a publication by a local media house, Children suffered the most at the forest which has since been declared a crime Scene as the Exhumation exercise takes place.

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Shakahola: How Children Who Cried A lot Were being Punished And How Uncooperative Ones Were Handled

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Snakes Visited Us At Night, We Weren't Allowed To Make Sounds, Shakahola Victims Narrate

𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠: https://www.facebook.com/438216603021915/posts/pfbid0anANtz7JfqTFG2VbeTM5jPQcoFV7AqwzGq1GHbGEdGHxR8ihPz2ZxGfG6Um8ucDjl/?app=fblThe Shakahola incident continues to shock many Kenyans, as blame falls on the government, As over 200 bodies have been recovered, and the process is still ongoing.Survivors say harsh punishments were meted on those who tried to defy fasting orders, adding that some parents even reported their own children to the guards for trying to drink water.Snakes, according to survivors, could slither and hiss around during cold nights, sending chills and shivers.

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Snakes Visited Us At Night, We Weren't Allowed To Make Sounds, Shakahola Victims Narrate

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Snakes Visited Us At Night, Survivors Of Shakahola Victims Reveals

Amidst allegations of bribery and laxity, the cult's leader, Paul Mackenzie, orchestrated a horrifying sequence of events. Children, women, and finally men, were ordered to fast unto death, burying countless victims in ceremonies called 'weddings'. During fasting, followers were not allowed to drink water, use mobile phones, engage in intimate relations and were forced to be indoors.

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Snakes Visited Us At Night, Survivors Of Shakahola Victims Reveals

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' Snakes Visited Us At Night And We Were Not Allowed To Make Sounds ' Shakahola Survivors Say

They went to church and believed in their pastor. Gave him full support and were confident that with him as their religious leader, they would attain success in their spiritualism. Little did they know they would meet their death and in a cruel way. What seemed to be a harmless church turned out to be a deadly cult.

  16 days ago ago
' Snakes Visited Us At Night And We Were Not Allowed To Make Sounds ' Shakahola Survivors Say