10 Animals You'll Find Only In Kenya

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Kenya Coast Galago (Kenya Coast Dwarf Galago)

This tiny nocturnal primate with oversized eyes is endemic to the Kenyan coastal forests. It’s known for its leaping ability and haunting calls in the night.

A shot of Kenya Coast Galago | Wikimedia Commons

Aberdare Cisticola

A small, insect-eating bird confined to the high-altitude moorlands of the Aberdare Range. Its call is more often heard than the bird is seen in the tall grasses.

A Aberdare Cisticola perched on a branch | Wikimedia Commons

De Brazza’s Monkey (Kenyan Isolated Population)

While found in parts of Central Africa, a rare and isolated population of De Brazza’s monkey exists only in western Kenya’s Kisere Forest, making it uniquely significant to the region’s primate diversity.

A De Brazza’s monkey with its young one | Wikimedia Commons

Mount Kenya Duiker

This small forest antelope, found only in the high-altitude forests of Mount Kenya, is shy and elusive. It plays a key role in the mountain’s delicate ecosystem.

A Mount Kenya Duiker perched on a stone | sunworldsafaris/instagram

Hirola (Hunter’s Hartebeest)

Critically endangered and found only in north-eastern Kenya, the hirola is a rare antelope known for its lyre-shaped horns and white facial markings. Fewer than 500 remain in the wild.

A shot of an elegant looking Hirola | Wikimedia Commons

Tana River Red Colobus

Endemic to the forests along the Tana River, this striking monkey is critically endangered. It’s easily recognised by its reddish coat and relies heavily on riparian habitats for survival.

ATana River Red Colobus in its habitat | Wikimedia Commons

Tana River Mangabey

Another Tana River endemic, this primate has a distinctive crest and is highly social. Its population is severely fragmented due to habitat loss, making conservation crucial in Kenya.

An illustration of Tana River Mangabey | Wikimedia Commons

Hinde’s Babbler

Endemic to central Kenya, Hinde’s babbler lives in scrubby thickets and farmlands. It is social, vocal, and listed as vulnerable due to its small and declining habitat range.

A Hinde’s Babbler in its habitat | Wikimedia Commons

Sokoke Scops Owl

One of the world’s rarest owls, this tiny, nocturnal bird lives in Kenya’s Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Its numbers are critically low and confined to this small coastal woodland.Animals You'll Find Only In Kenya

A picture of Sokoke Scops Owl found in Kenya | Wikimedia Commons

Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew

Kenya’s only endemic elephant shrew, this golden-rumped species inhabits the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Despite its name, it is not related to true shrews and is highly endangered.

Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew in its habitat | karisiawalkingsafaris/instagram

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