Kenya National Wildlife Database
WRTI is a global open-access data and information clearing-house on wildlife biodiversity for science, conservation and sustainable development.
Key indicators of Kenya's conservation efforts and biodiversity
Total Land Area (km²)
Major Ecosystems
Protected Areas
Conservancies
Total Conservation
Forest Cover
An overview of ecosystems
Kenya's diverse ecological regions and their characteristics
Ecosystems
Kenya's major ecosystems are diverse and shaped by its varied geography, climate, and altitude.
Conservation Landscape
Wildlife conservation in Kenya depends on both protected areas and connected community landscapes.
Protected areas remain the anchor
-- protected areas secure core habitats and monitoring sites.Connectivity determines resilience
-- active conservancies keep migration routes, seasonal ranges, and human-wildlife conflict planning visible.Kenya's biodiversity
A comprehensive overview of Kenya's wildlife diversity
Total Species
Animal Species
Plant Species
Microbes
Protected Areas
Conservation Use Cases
Wildlife Corridors Connect Fragmented Habitats
Habitat connectivity wildlife corridors management conservation planning
Analysis of wildlife movement data helps identify critical corridors that connect fragmented habitats, enabling better conservation planning and reducing human-wildlife conflict across Kenya's landscape.
Climate Change Impact on Species Distribution
Climate change modeling species distribution adaptation
Species occurrence data combined with climate models predicts how changing precipitation patterns and temperatures will affect wildlife distribution, informing adaptive management strategies.
Community-Based Conservation Monitoring
Community engagement citizen science monitoring conservation
Local communities use mobile technology to monitor wildlife populations and report conservation threats, providing real-time data that supports rapid response and long-term conservation planning.
Kenya Ecosystems Interactive Map
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Main Ecosystems
Ramsar Sites
Country Border
Protected Areas
Ecosystem Statistics
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Browse national datasets, ecosystem records, conservation areas, and biodiversity information from the WRTI data portal.
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