I
happened to interact with a young boy who seemed very knowledgeable about wild
animals especially those found in Kenya. I asked a question, “Have you ever seen
a Chimpanzee?” The young boy posed for about a minute and was so much in thought
to remember whether he has ever seen a chimpanzee. He then said, “We do not have
chimpanzees in Kenya”. I was not amazed at his response because I had also
encountered a friend who also strongly disagreed with me that we have
chimpanzees in the country.
Chimpanzees
are mainly found in the equatorial Africa stretching from Southern Senegal
through Central Africa to western Tanzania and Uganda. In Kenya, they are found
in captivity. The Sweetwater Chimpanzee Sanctuary provides a lifelong refuge to
orphaned and abused Chimpanzees from West and Central Africa. Ol Pejeta
Conservancy in the heart of Laikipia County is the only place you can see these
fascinating animals.
Photo source: www.olpejetaconservancy.org
Photo source: www.africanspicesafaris.com
Chimpanzees
are noisy, curious, intelligent and social. They are mammal like a human.
Chimpanzees fascinate humans and are favourite both in Zoos and in the Wild. The
chimps have set feeding times, and return to their indoor enclosures at night. They
spend their day exploring, climbing and socializing.
What
is more amazing is that we share 98.6% of genetic DNA with Chimpanzees.
This
is just but one treasure among the numerous treasures in the Magical Kenya.
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