Elephant Database
African Elephant Specialist Group

Population Survey

Kenya
Phenotype: Savanna (based on geographical location)
Data contributed by peter.mwangi@iucn.org, last updated 14/06/2013
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7634 km²
Dryseason
Multiple strata reported as aggregate
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The elephant estimates of Marsabit Ecosystem from the survey carried out in November 2012 using the aerial total count method. 13 fixed wing Cessna air crafts were used for the 5 day survey exercise of the Laikipia-Samburu and Marsabit ecosystem.
Source:Ngene, S., Mukeka, J., Ihwagi, F., Mathenge, J., Wandera, A., Anyona, G., Tobias, N., Kawira, L., Muthuku, I., Kathiwa, J., Gacheru, P., Davidson, Z., King, J. and Omondi, P. (2013). 'Total aerial count of elephants, Grevy’s Zebra and other large mammals in Laikipia-Samburu-Marsabit Ecosystem in (November 2012)'. Nairobi, Kenya: Kenya Wildlife Service.
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