Case Details
10-Apr-25 Zebra Naivasha Snared
10-Apr-25 Waterbuck Olerai Sanctuary Snared
10-Apr-25 Waterbuck Olerai Sanctuary Snared
10-Apr-25 Waterbuck Olerai Sanctuary Snared
The zebra had been wounded on left front leg. The leg was wounded and inflamed Successfully Treated
The female waterbuck had been snared by a wire on neck with minor lacerations Successfully Treated
The waterbuck had been snared and wounded by a winch wire on neck
The male waterbuck had been snared and wounded by a wire on neck
Successfully Treated
Successfully Treated
10-Apr-25 Giraffe Loldia Conservancy Natural Causes The male giraffe calf had been bitten and wounded by a hyena on the Successfully Treated
11-Apr-25 Zebra Naivasha Suspected Poaching
11-Apr-25 Zebra Gilgil HWC
12-Apr-25 Elephant Baringo Postmortem
13-Apr-25 Lion Lake Nakuru NP Natural Causes
15-Apr-25 Antelope Hell's Gate NP Rescue
15-Apr-25 Other Kedong Ranch HWC
19-Apr-25 Rhino White Naivasha Postmortem
19-Apr-25 Zebra Hell's Gate Np HWC
22-Apr-25 Leopard Lake Nakuru NP HWC
24-Apr-25 Waterbuck Sanctuary Farm Snared
24-Apr-25 Waterbuck Sanctuary Farm Snared
24-Apr-25 Giraffe Soysambu Conservancy Snared
25-Apr-25 Waterbuck Sanctuary Farm Snared
28-Apr-25 Buffalo Naivasha Poaching Postmortem
28-Apr-25 Buffalo Naivasha Poaching Postmortem
28-Apr-25 Buffalo Naivasha Poaching Postmortem
On examination the zebra had been wounded on the rump by a sharp object Prognosis Poor
The zebra had suffered suppurative wounds on both front legs from fencing
Successfully Treated
Death resulted from natural progression of severe lameness/extreme lameness Died
The male lion had suffered multiple deep puncture wounds caused by other lions
The calf was dehydrated and orphaned
Successfully Treated
Taken to Orphanage
This ostrich was in a fenced off plot, with no water and at high risk of being poached Task Successful
The cause of death of this male white rhino was natural Died
The foal had suffered several puncture wounds caused by domestic dogs Taken to Orphanage
The cause of death of this male leopard was due to an attack with spears HWC Death
The waterbuck had been snared by a wire on neck and suffered minor lacerations Successfully Treated
The waterbuck had been snared by a long winch wire on neck and the horns Successfully Treated
The male giraffe calf had been snared and wounded by a wire the right front leg. Successfully Treated
On examination the male waterbuck had been snared by a long winch wire on neck Successfully Treated
The carcasses of 3 buffaloes were discovered, possibly poisoned Poaching Death
The carcasses of 3 buffaloes were discovered, possibly poisoned Poaching Death
The carcasses of 3 buffaloes were discovered, possibly poisoned Poaching Death
Zebra Snare
This case was reported by SWT/KWS Anti-Poaching Unit.
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
Wileli Conservancy
The zebra was darted using 5mg Etorphine Hcl plus 80mg Azaperone.
On examination the zebra had been wounded on left front leg. The leg was wounded and inflamed. The injury was the cause of severe lameness. We cleaned the wound using water and rinsed the same using tincture of iodine. A fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied. We also administered the following;
• Betamox ® (Amoxicillin Trihydrate 150mg/ml) injection 9,000mg by IM route
• Flumeg (Flunixin Meglumine 5% 250 mg by IM route
• Noromectin® 1% w/v (Ivermectin) 5mL by SQ route
• Butasal® 40mL by IM route
Prognosis
We reversed the zebra from anaesthesia using 250mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV Prognosis is good.
Waterbuck Snare
This case was reported by Olerai Wildlife Conservancy Manager
Olerai Conservancy
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
This waterbuck was darted using 6mg Etorphine plus 60mg Azaperone
On examination the female waterbuck had been snared by a wire on neck. The neck had suffered minor lacerations. The snare was removed and a fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied
Reversal and prognosis
We reversed the waterbuck from anesthesia using 100mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route. Prognosis is good.
Waterbuck Snare
This case was reported by Olerai Wildlife Conservancy Manager
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
Olerai Conservancy
This waterbuck was darted using 6mg Etorphine plus 60mg Azaperone
On examination the female waterbuck had been snared by a winch wire on neck. The wound was suppurative, infected and bleeding. We cleaned the septic wound using water and rinsed the same using tincture of Iodine. A fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied.
We also administered 9,000mg Betamox, 250mg Flumeg and 40ml Butasal by IM route and 5ml Noromectin by SQ route to cover for parasites.
Reversal and prognosis
We reversed the waterbuck from anesthesia using 100mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route.
Prognosis is good.
Waterbuck Snare
This case was reported by Olerai Wildlife Conservancy Manager
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
Olerai Conservancy
This waterbuck was darted using 6mg Etorphine plus 60mg Azaperone
On examination the female waterbuck had been snared by a wire around the neck. he wound was suppurative, infected and bleeding. he wound was suppurative.
We cleaned the septic wound using water and rinsed it with tincture of iodine. A fly repellant (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied. We also administered 9,000mg Betamox, 250mg Flumeg and 40ml Butasal by IM route and 5ml Noromectin by SQ route to cover for parasites.
Reversal and prognosis
We reversed the waterbuck from anesthesia using 100mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route.
Prognosis is good.
Giraffe Natural Causes
This case was reported by Loldia Wildlife Conservancy staff
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
Loldia Wildlife Conservancy
This giraffe calf (less than one month old), was darted using 1.5mg Etorphine plus 10mg Azaperone.
On examination the male giraffe calf had been bitten and wounded by a hyena on the right hindleg. The wounds were infected and bleeding.
We cleaned the septic wound using water and rinsed the same using tincture of iodine. A fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied.
Reversal and prognosis
We reversed the giraffe from anesthesia after knock down using 125mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route. We manually restrained the calf during treatment.
Prognosis is good.
This case was reported by Bila Shake farm security
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
The zebra was darted using 5mg Etorphine Hcl plus 80mg Azaperone.
On examination the zebra had been wounded on the rump by a sharp object possibly in a poaching attempt. The wound was infected and suppurative. The septic wound was cleaned using water and rinsed with tincture of Iodine. A fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied. We also administered the following;
• Betamox ® (Amoxicillin Trihydrate 150mg/ml) injection 9,000mg by IM route
• Flumeg (Flunixin Meglumine 5%) 250 mg by IM route
• Noromectin® 1% w/v (Ivermectin) 5mL by SQ route
• Butasal 40mL by IM route
Reversal and prognosis
The anesthesia was reversed using 75mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route. Prognosis is guarded
Zebra Snare
Bila Shaka Farm, Naivasha
This case was reported by KWS Lake Elmentaita Sanctuary staff
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
The zebra was darted using 5mg Etorphine Hcl plus 80mg Azaperone.
On examination the zebra had suffered suppurative wounds on both front legs. The wounds were infected and suppurative. The wounds were caused by wire fences. We cleaned the septic wound using water and rinsed the same using tincture of iodine. A fly repellent (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied.
• Betamox ® (Amoxicillin Trihydrate 150mg/ml) injection 9,000mg by IM route
• Flumeg (Flunixin Meglumine 5%) 250 mg by IM route
• Noromectin® 1% w/v (Ivermectin) 5mL by SQ route
• Butasal 40mL by IM route
Reversal and prognosis
The anesthesia was reversed using 75mg of Naltrexone given by IM and IV route. Prognosis is good
Zebra Snare
Weigh Bridge, Gil Gil
Elephant Postmortem
Kamnarok NR, Baringo County
This report describes a postmortem examination of one (1) female elephant at Chemoso – Lake Kamnarok NR, Baringo County.
Postmortem examination
• The elephant carcass was on right lateral recumbency
• The elephant had a fair body condition (body condition score of 3)
• The elephant tusks were present and had been recovered by Kabarnet Station on
• Severe/extreme cracking of the right hind leg and left front leg
• Overgrown parts of the foot pads
• Presence of a clay/stone bezoar obstructing the jejunum which weighed approximately 8 kgs
• The bezoar was heavily covered with bile pigments.
Cause of death
This elephant death resulted from natural progression of severe lameness/extreme lameness and pain. This is a natural death.
This case was reported by Lake Nakuru NP management
Immobilisation, examination and treatment
This lone lion was darted using 280mg Ketamine and 6mg Medetomidine dart.
On examination the male lion had suffered multiple deep puncture wounds on the elbow joint, front arm, head and shoulder. The lion was heavily infested with ticks. The lion had been involved in a territorial fight with another male. We cleaned the wounds using plenty of water and rinsed the wounds with normal saline and tincture of Iodine. A fly repellant (Alamycin® Aerosol) was applied. We also administered Betamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate 150mg/ml) injection 15,000mg by IM route, Colvasone (Dexamethasone) 4mg by IM route, Noromectin® 1% w/v (Ivermectin) 5mL by SQ route and Ectopor (pour on) to control ectoparasite infestation
Reversal and prognosis
The anesthesia was reversed after one hour using 25mg of Atipamizole given by IM route. We advised supplementary feed to promote faster healing. Prognosis is good.
Case 12 – 19th April 2025
White Rhino Postmortem
Lake Nakuru NP management reported a carcass of a rhino through a telephone call. The suspected rhino was last seen alive on 22.03.2025
Postmortem examination
• The carcass was found at the banks of Naishi River, approximately 1 month old
• Several neck vertebrae scattered around the scene
• Rhino skull, lower jaw absent One lower rhino horn on the opposite side of the river
• The rhino carcass had been scavenged by carnivores hence the scattered bone fragments
• The carcass and rhino horn had been exposed to sun and rain for some time
• Carcass remnants were in a distance of about 30 to 40 meters from the road
Through examination of the rhino skull and comparison with other rhino skulls and triangulation of information from the rhino database was used to identify the rhino.
Cause of death
The cause of death of this male white rhino was natural. No human involvement detected, one rhino horn was present and the location of this rhino remained unknown for last one month.
Lake Nakuru National Park
The foal was collected by KWS rangers at Olkaria
Examination, treatment and rescue
The foal was dehydrated and orphaned. The foal had suffered several puncture wounds on the medial aspect of the hind legs & front legs. The foal had been attacked by dogs. The foal was stabilized through administration of IV fluids, antibiotics & anti-inflammatory drugs. We administered the following:
• Tamox (Amoxicillin Trihydrate 150mg/ml) injection 1500mg by IM route
• Colvasone (Dexamethasone) 4mg by IM route
• Butasal (Holland) 40mL by IM route
• Normal Saline 100mLby SQ route
• Ringers Lactate 150mL by SQ route
• Dextrose 5% 150 mL by SQ route
Prognosis
The foal was translocated to the Nairobi Orphanage for specialized care. Prognosis is good
Hells Gate National Park
Leopard
Human-Wildlife-Conflict
Baruti, Lake Nakuru
Nakuru Station PAC team reported a carcass of a leopard. The leopard had been trapped in Kaptich Village and reported to be dead 21.04.2025. They requested a postmortem to determine the cause of death
Postmortem examination
The carcass was found in a locked PAC TRAP 1 at Central Rift Conservation offices area The leopard had been baited with a dog kill which was also inside the trap. The carcass was lying on right lateral recumbency. The leopard had a poor to fair body condition (body condition score of 2 to 3) and was heavily infested with ticks.
The carcass had gained rigor mortis and was less than 24 hours old. On physical examination several selfinflicted external injuries were noted including injuries on the tail, 1st and 2nd digit of the left front leg, 1st to the 4th digit of the right front leg. Head injuries noted included bleeding of both eyes, broken canine tooth - left lower jaw and injured gum on the same aspect. There was a deep penetrating puncture wound, a depth of 14cm on the neck another deep penetrating puncture wound, a depth of 20cm on the left chest cavity. A large blood clot, weighing approximately 0.5kgs as well as broken and fractured ribs
Cause of death
The cause of death was hypovolemic shock due to internal bleeding or haemorrhage as a result of traumatic injury inflicted by sharp object(s). This was a malicious killing of the trapped leopard.
