SWAROVSKI OPTIK, a long-standing partner in conservation efforts, has joined with Borana Conservancy in Kenya to celebrate World Ranger Day and offer a unique insight into the daily life of three rangers: William Kiupe, Riantos Lokoran and Elizabeth Kimaru.
Borana Conservancy, in the heart of Laikipia, Kenya, covers 32,000 acres of pristine wilderness and is home to an extraordinary array of wildlife, including the critically endangered black rhino.
The Rangers
At the heart of Borana’s operations are the rangers: dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to protect The Conservancy’s landscapes and numerous endangered species each and every day.
The role of a ranger at Borana Conservancy is both demanding and deeply purposeful. These dedicated men and women are the backbone of the Conservancy’s conservation efforts, working tirelessly from dawn to dusk to ensure that both wildlife and people can thrive in harmony.
Each team sets out at 6:30am to patrol its designated zone, monitoring wildlife activity with a particular focus on Black and White Rhino. These patrols are crucial in maintaining real-time awareness of animal locations and ensuring the safety of all the species on the conservancy.
Fence-line patrols also form a key part of some ranger’s activities. These efforts are essential to maintaining secure boundaries and preventing any human-wildlife conflict. Additionally, rangers remain alert for signs of unusual activity that may indicate potential poaching or intrusion.
Managing access to the Conservancy is critical. A dedicated group of rangers are stationed at the main gates to monitor the movement of all vehicles and individuals, ensuring that entry and exits are strictly controlled.
SWAROVSKI OPTIK, headquartered in Absam, Tyrol, is part of the Swarovski group of companies. Founded in 1949, the Austrian company specialises in the development and manufacturing of long-range optical instruments of the highest precision in the premium segment of the market.
Photos (C) Finley Dennison and Shaun Mousley.
Find out more about these rangers
For more details on the daily life of these three rangers and their dedicated efforts please visit Borana Conservancy
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