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A herd of African buffalo in Kenya

The wildlife of Kenya refers to its fauna. The diversity of Kenya's wildlife has garnered international fame, especially for its populations of large mammals. Mammal species include lion (Panthera leo), cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius), African buffalo (Syncerus caffer), wildebeest (Connochaetes), African bush elephant (Loxodonta africana), zebra (Equus), giraffe (Giraffa), and rhinoceros. Kenya has a very diverse population of birds, including flamingo and common ostrich (Struthio camelus).[1]

  1. ^ "Flora and fauna - Kenya". Nationsencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 26 August 2017.

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William Holden Wildlife Foundation

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Ngong Hills Forest Reserve

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SWT

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