The Big Five
Lion
The lion is also known as the king of the jungle being the largest cat in Kenyan wildlife.
Elephant
This is the largest terrestial mammal in Kenya
Buffalo
It is one of the biggest grazers with very protective attitude since they mostly live in groups
Rhino
It has heavy weight with sharp hearing and poor eyesight
About The big five
Leopard
It is the second largest carnivore which mostly feeds on the tree
The animals above are currently known as the big 5 in Kenya because of the following reasons:
- They have large sizes than other wild animals in Kenya
- They were the most difficult animals to hunt
- They are the most dangerous and harmful animals in Kenya
These animals are the common tourist attraction wild in Kenya and also in Africa. They are also known for their survival during harsh dry seasons when there is scarcity in pasture and food.
Other wild animals
Cheetah
It is the fastest terrestial animal in the world
flamingos
They are birds found in Lake Nakuru with tall legs
Racoons
Wildebeasts
They are known for their majestic migration from Tsavo East National Park and Maasai mara National Reserve.
Common preys
Gazelle
Zebra
Impala
Giraffe
Birds
Ostrich
It is the largest and the fastest terrestial bird.
Peacock
It is known for its beautiful feathers.
National parks
In Kenya, we have some areas set aside for the conservation of wild animals.The areas are guarded by the Kenya Wild Service(KWS) so as to protect the wild animals and natural plantations.
Amboseli National park
Maasaimara National Reserve
Tsavo East National park
