• Air France KLM Martinair Cargo has transported four critically endangered mountain bongos from the Czech Republic to Kenya as part of a conservation initiative aimed at supporting long-term rewilding efforts.
• The shipment forms part of the “Return of the Bongos to Kenya” programme, which seeks to protect and rebuild populations of the species, with only around 66 mountain bongos estimated to remain in the wild.
The four male animals were selected based on age, health and genetic suitability to support breeding and strengthen the species’ future in Kenya.
The operation was carried out in coordination with the Kenya Wildlife Service, Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and international conservation partners, including the European Association of Zoos and Aquaria (EAZA).
The company added that the project demonstrates how aviation, conservation and specialised wildlife logistics can work together to protect endangered species.
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