Natural History of Kenya

Mammals

Coke's Hartebeest photo © Michael Plagens

African Land Snail, photo © Michael Plagens

National Flag of Kenya; image from the World Fact Book and Wikimedia

Plants

Spanish Needles, Bidens pilosa photo © Michael Plagens

Birds

Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, photo © Michael Plagens

Reptiles

Natural Areas

Kakamega Forest is the easternmost segment of the Africas equatorial rainforest. Photo © Michael Plagens

Insects

Chrysomelid Beetles are leaf-eater, photo © Michael Plagens

Information Sources

Links to more information on the Internet

This website was initiated on the 24^th of October 2010 just a week after returning to Arizona from my first visit to Kenya. As a person interested in every facet of Natural History I took many photos of plants, birds, animals and landscapes. These will form the core of my guide to Kenya Natural History. With time I hope to secure contributions of photos and other materials from others interested in putting together a comprehensive resource.