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Kenia

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Kenya is a country located in East Africa, bordered by Ethiopia to the north, Somalia to the east, Tanzania to the south, Uganda to the west, and South Sudan to the northwest. Its territory encompasses a wide range of ecosystems and environments, from mountains to plains and deserts. Kenya´s geography is very diverse, with mountains like Mount Kenya, which is the country´s highest point and the second-highest in Africa, and valleys like the Rift Valley, which runs through the country from north to south. The climate in Kenya varies by region, with lower temperatures in the mountains and higher temperatures in the plains and deserts. The dry season is from December to March, while the wet season is from April to May and from October to November.

The road network in Kenya is extensive, although some roads can be difficult to navigate, especially during the wet season. The main roads connect the major cities, such as Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kisumu, and there are also routes that lead to national parks and wildlife reserves. Nairobi´s international airport is the main entry point for visitors, and from there it is possible to take domestic flights or taxis to reach other destinations in the country. Permits to visit national parks and wildlife reserves can be obtained from the Kenya Wildlife Service, and it is recommended to hire a guide or join a tour to ensure that regulations are followed and conservation guidelines are respected.

Kenya´s terrain is very varied, with mountains, hills, and plains offering a wide range of landscapes and ecosystems. The country´s rivers and lakes, such as Lake Victoria and Lake Turkana, are important sources of water and habitats for a wide variety of wildlife. The vegetation in Kenya is also very diverse, with forests, savannas, and deserts that support a wide range of plants and trees. The tourist infrastructure in Kenya is well-developed, with a wide range of accommodation options and services for visitors, from lodges and campsites to hotels and resorts. However, it is essential to keep in mind that some areas of the country may be inaccessible or require special permits, so it is recommended to plan ahead and hire an experienced guide or tour operator.

The best time to visit Kenya is during the dry season, from December to March, when the weather is more pleasant and the roads are more passable. However, it is essential to keep in mind that weather conditions can vary by region, and it is recommended to check the weather forecast before embarking on a trip. In general, Kenya is a very popular destination for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts, and it offers a wide range of opportunities to explore and enjoy the country´s natural beauty.



Compilação e publicação: EcoRegistros – 22/07/2026


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  Orden Família Nome Português Nome Espanhol Nome Inglês Nome Científico Pertencente Estado de conservação Notas
1ProboscideaElephantidaeElefante AfricanoAfrican Savanna ElephantLoxodonta africanaNativo
 EN 
2HyracoideaProcaviidaeDamán RoqueroRock HyraxProcavia capensisNão listado
 LC 
3PrimatesCercopithecidaeMono de SykesGrivet MonkeyChlorocebus aethiopsNão listado
 LC 
4BabuinoOlive BaboonPapio anubisNativo
 LC 
5Babuino AmarilloYellow BaboonPapio cynocephalusNativo
 LC 
6RodentiaSciuridaeOchre Bush SquirrelParaxerus ochraceusNão listado
 LC 
7Striped Ground SquirrelEuxerus erythropusNão listado
 LC 
8CarnivoraCanidaeChacal de Lomo NegroBlack-backed JackalLupulella mesomelasNativo
 LC 
9FelidaeGuepardoCheetahAcinonyx jubatusNativo
 VU 
10LeãoLeónLionPanthera leoNativo
 VU 
11LeopardoLeopardPanthera pardusNativo
 VU 
12HerpestidaeMangosta de Cola BlancaWhite-tailed MongooseIchneumia albicaudaNão listado
 LC 
13Mangosta RayadaBanded MongooseMungos mungoNativo
 LC 
14HyaenidaeHiena ManchadaSpotted HyenaCrocuta crocutaNativo
 LC 
15ViverridaeGinetaCommon GenetGenetta genettaNão listado
 LC 
16PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeRinoceronte BlancoWhite RhinocerosCeratotherium simumNão listado
 NT 
17EquidaeCebra de BurchellPlains ZebraEquus quaggaNativo
 NT 
18ArtiodactylaBovidaeImpalaImpalaAepyceros melampusNativo
 LC 
19Ñú AzulBlue WildebeestConnochaetes taurinusNativo
 LC 
20TopiTsessebeDamaliscus lunatusNativo
 LC 
21Gacela de ThompsonThomson´s GazelleEudorcas thomsoniiNativo
 LC 
22Gacela de GrantGrant´s GazelleNanger grantiNativo
 LC 
23Antílope AcuáticoWaterbuckKobus ellipsiprymnusNativo
 LC 
24Búfalo CafreCape BuffaloSyncerus cafferNativo
 NT 
25Eland ComúnCommon ElandTragelaphus oryxNativo
 LC 
26Antílope GeroglificoNorthern BushbuckTragelaphus scriptusNão listado
 LC 
27ImbabalaSouthern BushbuckTragelaphus sylvaticusNão listado
 NA 
28GiraffidaeJirafaNorthern GiraffeGiraffa camelopardalisNativo
 VU 
29SuidaeHilóqueroGiant Forest HogHylochoerus meinertzhageniNão listado
 LC 
30Facóquero ComúnCommon WarthogPhacochoerus africanusNativo
 LC 
31HippopotamidaeHipopótamo ComúnCommon HippopotamusHippopotamus amphibiusNativo
 VU 
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