WRTI Wildlife Database
Kenya's most comprehensive digital repository for wildlife conservation data, integrating decades of research, monitoring, and scientific evidence to inform conservation decisions and policy development.
Kenya's Centralized Wildlife Data Platform
The WRTI Wildlife Database serves as the national repository for wildlife conservation data, developed and maintained by the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI).
This platform integrates historical and contemporary data from multiple sources including field research, aerial censuses, wildlife health monitoring, climate studies, and human-wildlife conflict documentation. The database supports evidence-based conservation planning, policy development, and scientific research across Kenya's diverse ecosystems.
Managed By WRTI
The Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) is Kenya's premier wildlife conservation research organization, established to provide reliable scientific information on emerging wildlife conservation and management challenges.
Comprehensive Wildlife Data Coverage
Our database encompasses multiple data domains critical for conservation
Species & Biodiversity
Comprehensive taxonomic data on Kenya's wildlife including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and plants with IUCN conservation status and distribution maps.
- 241 documented species
- Flora & fauna records
- Endemic species tracking
Wildlife Census
Decades of aerial and ground census data tracking population dynamics, migration patterns, and species distribution across protected areas and key wildlife corridors.
- 163,000+ census records
- Historical trends analysis
- Spatial distribution data
Ecosystems & Habitats
Detailed information on Kenya's major ecosystems including savannah, montane forests, wetlands, and coastal-marine environments with habitat health assessments.
- 4 major ecosystem types
- Protected areas coverage
- Habitat condition monitoring
Human-Wildlife Conflict
Comprehensive incident reporting system documenting human-wildlife interactions, conflict hotspots, and mitigation strategies across Kenya's communities.
- Incident tracking system
- Conflict hotspot mapping
- Mitigation effectiveness
Wildlife Health
Veterinary records, disease surveillance data, treatment outcomes, and health monitoring for both captive and wild populations across Kenya.
- Disease surveillance
- Treatment records
- Health assessment data
Climate & Weather
Long-term climate data from weather stations across ecosystems including rainfall, temperature records supporting climate-wildlife interaction studies.
- 26,000+ weather records
- Historical climate data (1966-2016)
- Ecosystem weather stations
Database Mission
To provide accessible, reliable, and scientifically-validated wildlife data that supports evidence-based conservation decisions, policy development, and research advancement across Kenya and East Africa.
Database Vision
To be Africa's leading wildlife data platform, enabling data-driven conservation through comprehensive, interoperable, and open-access biodiversity information systems.
Who We Serve
Conservation organizations, researchers, policymakers, wildlife agencies, academic institutions, and the global conservation community seeking reliable wildlife data from Kenya.
Get Started with WRTI Wildlife Database
Access comprehensive wildlife data, explore interactive dashboards, or contribute your research data to Kenya's national wildlife repository.