Mara Elephant Project
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MEP rangers responded to elephants entering a settlement near Ol Kinyei, using a drone to safely guide them back toward Ripoi Conservancy. Rapid action helps protect communities, livelihoods, and elephants in a shared landscape where coexistence is essential.
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