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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 Registros Possibilidade de observação Estado de conservação Notas
1ProboscideaElephantidaeElefante AfricanoAfrican Savanna ElephantLoxodonta africanaNativo11V
 EN 
2HyracoideaProcaviidaeDamán Arborícola MeridionalDendrohyrax arboreusNativo1II
  
3Damán RoqueroRock HyraxProcavia capensisNão listado4III
 LC 
4PrimatesCercopithecidaeMono de SykesGrivet MonkeyChlorocebus aethiopsNão listado2III
 LC 
5Cercopiteco VerdeVervet MonkeyChlorocebus pygerythrusNativo5IV
 LC 
6BabuinoOlive BaboonPapio anubisNativo6IV
 LC 
7Babuino AmarilloYellow BaboonPapio cynocephalusNativo4III
 LC 
8LagomorphaLeporidaeCape HareLepus capensisNão listado1II
 LC 
9RodentiaSciuridaeOchre Bush SquirrelParaxerus ochraceusNão listado1II
 LC 
10Striped Ground SquirrelEuxerus erythropusNão listado1II
 LC 
11Unstriped Ground SquirrelXerus rutilusNão listado1II
 LC 
12CarnivoraCanidaeChacal de Lomo NegroBlack-backed JackalLupulella mesomelasNativo6IV
 LC 
13Zorro OrejudoBat-eared FoxOtocyon megalotisNão listado1II
 LC 
14FelidaeGuepardoCheetahAcinonyx jubatusNativo7IV
 VU 
15African WildcatFelis lybicaNão listado1II
 NA 
16LeãoLeónLionPanthera leoNativo11V
 VU 
17LeopardoLeopardPanthera pardusNativo4III
 VU 
18HerpestidaeMangosta de Cola BlancaWhite-tailed MongooseIchneumia albicaudaNão listado1II
 LC 
19Mangosta RayadaBanded MongooseMungos mungoNativo4III
 LC 
20HyaenidaeHiena ManchadaSpotted HyenaCrocuta crocutaNativo11V
 LC 
21ViverridaeGinetaCommon GenetGenetta genettaNão listado1II
 LC 
22PerissodactylaRhinocerotidaeRinoceronte BlancoWhite RhinocerosCeratotherium simumNão listado5IV
 NT 
23Rinoceronte NegroBlack RhinocerosDiceros bicornisNão listado1II
 CR 
24EquidaeZebra-de-grevyCebra de GrévyGrevy´s ZebraEquus grevyiNão listado1II
 EN 
25Cebra de BurchellPlains ZebraEquus quaggaNativo10V
 NT 
26ArtiodactylaBovidaeImpalaImpalaAepyceros melampusNativo8IV
 LC 
27Alcelafo CaamaHartebeestAlcelaphus buselaphusNão listado1II
 LC 
28Ñú AzulBlue WildebeestConnochaetes taurinusNativo7IV
 LC 
29TopiTsessebeDamaliscus lunatusNativo8IV
 LC 
30Gacela de ThompsonThomson´s GazelleEudorcas thomsoniiNativo6IV
 LC 
31GerenucGerenukLitocranius walleriNativo2III
 NT 
32Dicdic de KirkKirk´s Dik-dikMadoqua kirkiiNão listado3III
 LC 
33Gacela de GrantGrant´s GazelleNanger grantiNativo5IV
 LC 
34Oryx de El CaboGemsbokOryx gazellaNão listado1II
 LC 
35Antílope AcuáticoWaterbuckKobus ellipsiprymnusNativo8IV
 LC 
36Redunca BohorBohor ReedbuckRedunca reduncaNativo3III
 LC 
37Búfalo CafreCape BuffaloSyncerus cafferNativo12V
 NT 
38Eland ComúnCommon ElandTragelaphus oryxNativo6IV
 LC 
39Antílope GeroglificoNorthern BushbuckTragelaphus scriptusNão listado1II
 LC 
40Gran KudúGreater KuduTragelaphus strepsicerosNão listado1II
 LC 
41ImbabalaSouthern BushbuckTragelaphus sylvaticusNão listado1II
 NA 
42GiraffidaeJirafaNorthern GiraffeGiraffa camelopardalisNativo16VI
 VU 
43SuidaeHilóqueroGiant Forest HogHylochoerus meinertzhageniNão listado1II
 LC 
44Facóquero ComúnCommon WarthogPhacochoerus africanusNativo10V
 LC 
45HippopotamidaeHipopótamo ComúnCommon HippopotamusHippopotamus amphibiusNativo9IV
 VU 
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