In Kenya’s plains, zebras still wander freely. The herbivores graze during the day and wander up to 24 kilometers in search of food and water. If they evade snares set up by poachers, they can live up to 25 years in the wild.
In Kenya, a young zebra became trapped in a snare that was firmly wrapped around its neck and legs. When Kevin and Rarin saw the terrified zebra near their farm, they ran straight to find a tool to break the wire.
Rarin tried to comfort the frightened zebra by talking to it and keeping her distance. Kevin returned with a pair of snippers and slowly approached the baby. He carefully cut the wire around the zebra’s neck and then cut the wire wrapped around the animal’s legs.
Because the infant stayed still the entire time, it must have recognized that they were there to assist. They urged the zebra to stand up once all of the wire had been taken away. They prayed the animal had not been gravely hurt.
“Never give up,” Rarin said. Kevin massaged the zebra’s neck gently to give it time to recuperate.
The zebra gradually recovered its balance and bolted. Hopefully, the snare did not seriously hurt it and it will have a long life.
Zebras, elephants, and a variety of other creatures become entangled in the wire and are unable to free themselves. Several animal welfare organizations in Kenya are attempting to eliminate snares and spend their days looking for trapped animals.
“An estimated 90% of animals trapped in snares will be allowed to die in the jungle or will be seriously wounded to the point that they are no longer able to feed or hunt, sentencing them to a short life of misery and famine,” according to the Mara Elephant Project.
Locals are being taught how to generate money by protecting animals rather than murdering them by non-profit organizations. The Africa Network for Animal Welfare, located in Nairobi, works with local communities to establish wildlife conservancies and employs “wildlife guardians.”
“They police the region to ensure that poaching does not occur and that migratory routes remain open,” said ANAW executive director Josphat Ngonyo. “It’s a method of providing people with employment, but it’s also a form of ownership.” Communities believe it is beneficial to them.”
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