Are you thinking of a vacation in Kenya or just being curious about what animals still existent in Kenya and which is not, here is a complete list. We have the list ranging from the simple domestic animals to the wild animals.We have different uses for Animals in Kenya, some as beast of burden...meant to carry goods from one place to another like the camel, while a professionally trained dog could be used as a security guard in banks and personal houses, they as well as cats can also be used as house pets.
We also have simple and harmless animals like the cameloan which can be seen in several parts of the country. In Kenya there are different kinds of snakes - the Python, Green snake, and the anaconda which is though scarcely seen in many places in Kenya.There are lots of other animals in Kenya, used for different purposes, some are used for jokes or comic display like the monkey and wild dogs while other are still used as meat.The monkey happens to be the most entertaining of all Kenyan animals, it could be trained to perform different dance moves and can also perform acrobatics...tumbling different times to the rhythm of a music.There are lots of other Animals used for Food (eaten at home) and restaurants, we have bush meat joints which could be found in several parts of the country where bush meat pepper soup is deliciously prepared. Animals like the cutting grass, squirrel, rabbits antelope and crocodile are used for such purposes.
Several Kenyan Animals had gone extinct while many areyet not mentioned here, there are lots of Animals that could be found in Nigeria the number is running into thousands. Here is a bit about the wild animals.
KENYA WILD ANIMALS
Kenya is synonymous with wildlife and nature. Here, you’ll find the
Big Five, but so much more – myriad species amid dramatic, unspoilt landscapes. Thanks to the foresight of conservationists past and present, Kenya remains blessed with abundant wildlife. The big five are among the most dangerous, yet most popular species for big-gamehunters to hunt
The Big Five
Best known are the mammals, and the best known of these are the famous Big Five: elephant, lion, rhino, leopard and buffalo. Not that giraffe, hippo or whale are small ..Kenya's bushveld and savannah regions are still home to large numbers of the mammals universally associated with Africa. The lion remains Kenya's most sought after tourist attraction on the country's many African wildlife safaris.
Kenyan Elephant
The Kenyan elephant is a very large herbivore having thick, almost hairless skin, along, flexible, prehensile trunk, upperincisorsforming long curvedtusks ofivory, and large, fan-shaped ears. Elephants are difficult to hunt because, despite their large size, they are able to hide in tall grass and are more likely to charge than the other species.
Black rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros is alarge, thick-skinned herbivore having one or two upright horns on the nasal bridge.Rhinocerosmay refer to either black or white rhinoceros. Among big five game hunters, the black rhinoceros is preferred, although it is nowcritically endangered.
Kenyan buffalo
The Kenyan buffalo is a large horned bovid. Buffalo are sometimes reported to kill more hunters in Kenyaa than any other animal. A similar claim is also made of hippos and crocodiles, but these statements include all people and not strictly hunters.The Kenyan buffalo is considered by many to be the most dangerous of the big five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers.
Kenyan lion
The lion(Panthera leo) is a large carnivorous feline of Kenya having a short, tawny coat, a tufted tail, and in the male, a heavymanearound the neck and shoulders. Lions are desirable to hunters because of the very real danger involved. A lion may attack without provocation, and is considered by many to be the best of the big five.Lion hunting is challenging because of the habitat and temperament of the lion. Lions live in the savanna where tall grasses, shrubs, and bushes obscure them andprovide cover and camouflage. This thick undergrowth is commonly referred to as"jess". As lions are ambush hunters, they use this natural cover when stalking to creep as close as possible before making a final charge to catch their prey. Lions do not generally avoid confrontation, but will usually face a challenger. They are unpredictable and may charge when sufficiently annoyed or confronted by danger. These factors together make lion hunting a challenge to hunters.Lions are hunted by three methods: baiting, stalking, and hounding. The hunting method is dependent firstly on the law, then the number of lions in a given area, theterrain, and the preference and expertise of the professional hunter, or of the concession owner or hunting outfitter and the client.Baiting involves the hunter lying in wait in a natural or constructed blind. Prior to the lion hunt, a prey species is hunted beforehand for use as bait. The bait is then secured to a tree or secure structure in an area which is known to be frequented bylions; usually, this is close to a watering hole. The bait is checked regularly until signs indicate the carcass has been visited by a lion. Then a blind is constructed, usually 30–50 yd (27–46 m) from the bait, where the hunting party can remain concealed, usually from early evening until early morning of the next day.[11]Stalking involves driving along trails in areas where lions are known to inhabit. Once freshfæcesare sighted, the hunting party (which includes trackers) dismounts. The trackers follow tracks and spoor signs while scanning for the lion. When the lion is spotted, the professional hunter and client stalk in closely until they reach a good shooting position. Hunting lions by stalking is conducted in daylight hours when light is sufficient to spot the lion, which will usually be resting. Night stalking using electric light sources is banned in most countries. Lions hunted with lights may not be listed as trophies by Safari Club International.Hounding (the method least used today) uses dogs, and may include a fighting pack and a tracking pack. The hunting party drives through known lion territory until fresh spoor is spotted, when the dogs are released. The pack follows the scenttrail of the lion. Once the lion is encountered, the pack attempts to hold the lion at bay until the hunting party arrives to dispatch the lion. Like stalking, hounding is usually conducted during daylight hours. The lion usually stands and fights rather than flees.Many concessions in Kenya have been known to release captive lions intoenclosedareaswhere they may be hunted with or without the client's approval and/or knowledge. Sometimes, the lion is drugged to slow it down, making it an easier target.Many hunters and hunting organizations consider this unethical and an affront to fair-chase hunting practices.The lion has thin skin and does not require the use of a big-bore rifle.
Kenyan leopard
The leopard(Panthera pardus) is a large, carnivorous feline having either tawny fur with dark rosette-like markings or black fur. Of the big five, it is most difficult to acquire hunting licenses for leopards. The leopard is considered the most difficult of the big five to hunt because of their nocturnal and secretive nature. They are wary of humans and will take flight in the face of danger. The leopard is solitary by nature, and is most activebetween sunset and sunrise, although it may hunt during the day in some areas. Leopards can be found in the savanna grasslands, brush land and forested areas in Kenya Baiting, hounding, and stalking are the most common methods used to hunt the cat.Baiting is the method most often used to hunt leopard. This requires the finding and then following of spoor in an area known to be frequented by a leopard. Once a suitable area is located, a prey species is hunted and used as bait. Because of thenocturnal nature of the cat, the blind needs to be constructed close to the bait, as shooting will more than likely be during the night. The client and the professional hunter spend the night in the blind waiting for the leopard to come to the carcass.Hounding with dogs to hunt leopard requires the hunting party to locate an area where a leopard has been recently active, as in the baiting method. Once such an area is located, the dogs (usuallybloodhoundsorridgebacks) are released. The dogs attempt to pick up the scent and follow it to the leopard. The leopard usually flees from the loudly baying dogs and takes refuge in a tree or in an area out of their reach. The dogs hold the leopard at bay in this manner until the hunting party arrives to dispatch the leopard.Stalking is rarely used to hunt leopard, as it is extremely time-consuming and tedious, and has a very low success rate. A month-long hunt using the spot-and-stalk method may not be successful at even sighting a leopard.The male leopard is less than half the size of a male lion. The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and rarely exceeds 200 lb (91 kg).A concerted effort has been made to stop the hunting of the African leopard due to its perceived rarity.
