National Wildlife Census
Comprehensive wildlife population data from Kenya's national census surveys conducted across all major ecosystems since 2005.
2005-2024
Census Years
150+
Species Monitored
47
Counties Covered
1,000+
Survey Locations
Census Methodology & Coverage
Aerial Surveys
Systematic aerial transects using GPS-guided aircraft for large mammal population estimation.
- • Fixed-wing aircraft surveys
- • Helicopter block counts
- • GPS transect navigation
- • Digital data recording
Ground Surveys
On-foot transect surveys for detailed species counts and habitat assessment in accessible areas.
- • Line transect sampling
- • Distance sampling protocols
- • GPS track recording
- • Habitat data collection
Camera Trapping
Motion-activated cameras for nocturnal and cryptic species population monitoring.
- • 24-hour monitoring
- • Individual identification
- • Behavioral observations
- • Occupancy modeling
Remote Sensing
Satellite imagery and drone surveys for habitat mapping and landscape-scale monitoring.
- • Habitat classification
- • Change detection analysis
- • Vegetation monitoring
- • Water body mapping
Community Monitoring
Local community participation in wildlife monitoring and data collection programs.
- • Community scouts training
- • Mobile data collection
- • Traditional knowledge
- • Conflict data reporting
Aquatic Surveys
Specialized surveys for aquatic and semi-aquatic species in lakes, rivers, and wetlands.
- • Boat-based transects
- • Waterbird counts
- • Hippo population surveys
- • Wetland habitat assessment
Priority Species Monitoring
Critically Endangered
- • Black Rhinoceros
- • Northern White Rhinoceros
- • Hirola Antelope
- • Rüppell's Vulture
Endangered
- • African Wild Dog
- • Grevy's Zebra
- • African Elephant
- • Cheetah
Vulnerable
- • Lion
- • White Rhinoceros
- • Leopard
- • Giraffe
Key Large Mammals
- • African Buffalo
- • Hippopotamus
- • Plains Zebra
- • Various Antelope Species
Migratory Species
- • Wildebeest Migration
- • Elephant Populations
- • Seasonal Bird Migrants
- • Marine Turtle Species
Ecosystem Indicators
- • Predator-Prey Ratios
- • Herbivore Densities
- • Waterbird Populations
- • Forest Species
Census Data Access
Access comprehensive wildlife census data including population estimates, trend analyses, and spatial distribution maps.
Latest Census
- • 36,280 Elephants counted
- • 1,739 Black Rhinos recorded
- • 3,020 White Rhinos counted
- • 2,589 Grevy's Zebras observed
- • 58 protected areas
- • 32 conservancies
- • 15 ranches