The Meru Conservation Area experienced intermittent showers in May and a slight increase in daytime temperatures. Following generous rainfall in April, forage was abundant and there was ample water which attracted a myriad of wildlife.
There were numerous sightings of adorable baby elephants and graceful eland calves. With ample food and water, we are optimistic that these resources will sustain the wildlife population in the coming months.
The Meru Mobile Veterinary Unit attended to 4 wildlife cases in May. These included follow up treatment on an elephant bull in Meru National Park that had suffered spear and multiple arrow wounds on the forelimb. Additionally, the team treated a giraffe bull in Meru National Park with a laceration wound on the sternum. A common zebra stallion was also treated for wounds sustained during an unsuccessful lion attack. The team also treated a giraffe bull in Meru National Park with a contaminated abrasion wound on the lower area of its abdomen. Unfortunately, the bull passed on during treatment due to anaesthetic complications.