Scientists conduct hippo census at Lake Nakuru as risks increase

Researchers in Lake Nakuru to establish a baseline for the hippo population on December 10, 2022. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

Except for the early morning drizzles that finally fizzled out, everything else fell perfectly in place for the hippo census at the Lake Nakuru National Park.

Researchers are conducting the exercise to determine the hippo population and its distribution. The animals are under serious threat across the African continent.