Mara Elephant Project
@maraelephant.bsky.social
Protecting elephants and their habitats across the Greater Mara Ecosystem www.maraelephantproject.org
August brought important moments for elephant conservation, from collaring a female elephant to responding to emergencies across the Mara and celebrating the supporters who make this work possible. Check out our blog to see all of August's highlights from the field: bit.ly/mep-august-b...
September 17, 2026 at 4:02 PM
August brought important moments for elephant conservation, from collaring a female elephant to responding to emergencies across the Mara and celebrating the supporters who make this work possible. Check out our blog to see all of August's highlights from the field: bit.ly/mep-august-b...
550 timber posts. 2 power saws. 5 arrests.
In Loita, MEP’s Echo Team and government partners are disrupting habitat destruction in a forest critical to wildlife and communities.
Every post represents trees already cut. Every patrol helps prevent the next one.
In Loita, MEP’s Echo Team and government partners are disrupting habitat destruction in a forest critical to wildlife and communities.
Every post represents trees already cut. Every patrol helps prevent the next one.
September 16, 2026 at 4:03 PM
550 timber posts. 2 power saws. 5 arrests.
In Loita, MEP’s Echo Team and government partners are disrupting habitat destruction in a forest critical to wildlife and communities.
Every post represents trees already cut. Every patrol helps prevent the next one.
In Loita, MEP’s Echo Team and government partners are disrupting habitat destruction in a forest critical to wildlife and communities.
Every post represents trees already cut. Every patrol helps prevent the next one.
The most dangerous threats in a forest aren’t always easy to see.
During a joint patrol in the Mau Forest, MEP/SWT’s Mau De-snaring Unit, alongside @sheldricktrust.bsky.social and KFS, discovered and removed 36 active snares targeting wildlife for bushmeat.
During a joint patrol in the Mau Forest, MEP/SWT’s Mau De-snaring Unit, alongside @sheldricktrust.bsky.social and KFS, discovered and removed 36 active snares targeting wildlife for bushmeat.
September 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The most dangerous threats in a forest aren’t always easy to see.
During a joint patrol in the Mau Forest, MEP/SWT’s Mau De-snaring Unit, alongside @sheldricktrust.bsky.social and KFS, discovered and removed 36 active snares targeting wildlife for bushmeat.
During a joint patrol in the Mau Forest, MEP/SWT’s Mau De-snaring Unit, alongside @sheldricktrust.bsky.social and KFS, discovered and removed 36 active snares targeting wildlife for bushmeat.
What if your next classroom lesson sparked a lifelong interest in conservation? Bring the Mara into your classroom with FREE educational resources from MEP and Elephanatics, including lesson plans designed to get students curious about elephants and conservation: bit.ly/mep-educatio...
September 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM
What if your next classroom lesson sparked a lifelong interest in conservation? Bring the Mara into your classroom with FREE educational resources from MEP and Elephanatics, including lesson plans designed to get students curious about elephants and conservation: bit.ly/mep-educatio...
Nearly 200 guests gathered at MEP headquarters on Sept. 12 to celebrate 15 years of innovation, coexistence and elephant conservation. Thank you to our partners, supporters, trustees and team for celebrating this milestone with us and for being part of MEP’s journey.
September 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Nearly 200 guests gathered at MEP headquarters on Sept. 12 to celebrate 15 years of innovation, coexistence and elephant conservation. Thank you to our partners, supporters, trustees and team for celebrating this milestone with us and for being part of MEP’s journey.
“Every 2 to 3 days we were getting another elephant that had been killed for the ivory. That’s when I knew something had to be done.”
15 years ago, that realization became MEP. Help make the next 15 years possible: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
15 years ago, that realization became MEP. Help make the next 15 years possible: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 12, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Every 2 to 3 days we were getting another elephant that had been killed for the ivory. That’s when I knew something had to be done.”
15 years ago, that realization became MEP. Help make the next 15 years possible: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
15 years ago, that realization became MEP. Help make the next 15 years possible: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
Over the last decade, MEP rangers have increased HEC incidents mitigated by nearly 400%. Since drones were introduced, they’ve mitigated 76% more incidents.
With 24 hours until MEP’s 15th Anniversary, your gift will be doubled: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
With 24 hours until MEP’s 15th Anniversary, your gift will be doubled: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 11, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Over the last decade, MEP rangers have increased HEC incidents mitigated by nearly 400%. Since drones were introduced, they’ve mitigated 76% more incidents.
With 24 hours until MEP’s 15th Anniversary, your gift will be doubled: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
With 24 hours until MEP’s 15th Anniversary, your gift will be doubled: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
Conservation is evolving, and so are the people protecting wildlife. Through MEP’s Training of Trainers program, rangers are gaining skills from water safety to nighttime drone operations. Help us invest in the people protecting elephants today and tomorrow.
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bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 10, 2026 at 4:05 PM
Conservation is evolving, and so are the people protecting wildlife. Through MEP’s Training of Trainers program, rangers are gaining skills from water safety to nighttime drone operations. Help us invest in the people protecting elephants today and tomorrow.
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
The finish line is getting closer.
The MEP Bulls have conquered the Time Trial Challenge, completing 2.4 km in just over 8 minutes! One final challenge remains: the 21 km #WildlifeRangerChallenge.
Help us reach our $5,000 goal for essential field gear.: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 🐘
The MEP Bulls have conquered the Time Trial Challenge, completing 2.4 km in just over 8 minutes! One final challenge remains: the 21 km #WildlifeRangerChallenge.
Help us reach our $5,000 goal for essential field gear.: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 🐘
September 10, 2026 at 1:02 PM
The finish line is getting closer.
The MEP Bulls have conquered the Time Trial Challenge, completing 2.4 km in just over 8 minutes! One final challenge remains: the 21 km #WildlifeRangerChallenge.
Help us reach our $5,000 goal for essential field gear.: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 🐘
The MEP Bulls have conquered the Time Trial Challenge, completing 2.4 km in just over 8 minutes! One final challenge remains: the 21 km #WildlifeRangerChallenge.
Help us reach our $5,000 goal for essential field gear.: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 🐘
Wilson Sairowua helped build MEP’s drone program, transforming how we monitor elephants and mitigate conflict. Help equip the teams protecting elephants in the Mau Forest. Through Sept. 12, gifts are doubled. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 9, 2026 at 4:04 PM
Wilson Sairowua helped build MEP’s drone program, transforming how we monitor elephants and mitigate conflict. Help equip the teams protecting elephants in the Mau Forest. Through Sept. 12, gifts are doubled. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
15 years can change a lot. What hasn’t changed is the commitment to protecting elephants, their habitat, and the communities that share it. Now, elephants in the Mau Forest need us. Help protect what we’ve built and make the next 15 years possible. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 8, 2026 at 4:03 PM
15 years can change a lot. What hasn’t changed is the commitment to protecting elephants, their habitat, and the communities that share it. Now, elephants in the Mau Forest need us. Help protect what we’ve built and make the next 15 years possible. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2021, MEP planted 28 crop types in a high-conflict area to find crops elephants would avoid. That pilot grew into 5 elephant-friendly crops now supporting female farmers. Help us continue taking those lessons forward.
Donate now: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
Donate now: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 7, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In 2021, MEP planted 28 crop types in a high-conflict area to find crops elephants would avoid. That pilot grew into 5 elephant-friendly crops now supporting female farmers. Help us continue taking those lessons forward.
Donate now: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
Donate now: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2020, when tourism halted and illegal activities rose, MEP put more boots on the ground to support communities and protect wildlife. Today, elephants in the Mau Forest need that same determination. Help us protect them. Your gift will be doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 6, 2026 at 4:02 PM
In 2020, when tourism halted and illegal activities rose, MEP put more boots on the ground to support communities and protect wildlife. Today, elephants in the Mau Forest need that same determination. Help us protect them. Your gift will be doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
15 years ago, MEP’s conservation data lived in handwritten patrol logs. Now, EarthRanger helps us visualize assets in real time and direct lifesaving resources. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days to protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Your gift is doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 5, 2026 at 4:03 PM
15 years ago, MEP’s conservation data lived in handwritten patrol logs. Now, EarthRanger helps us visualize assets in real time and direct lifesaving resources. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days to protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Your gift is doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
“Seeing an elephant being born, that’s the best feeling ever.”
For Senior Research Assistant Sarafina, 5 years of monitoring elephant populations has made these moments especially meaningful.
Help us protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
For Senior Research Assistant Sarafina, 5 years of monitoring elephant populations has made these moments especially meaningful.
Help us protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 4, 2026 at 4:03 PM
“Seeing an elephant being born, that’s the best feeling ever.”
For Senior Research Assistant Sarafina, 5 years of monitoring elephant populations has made these moments especially meaningful.
Help us protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
For Senior Research Assistant Sarafina, 5 years of monitoring elephant populations has made these moments especially meaningful.
Help us protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2017, MEP launched dedicated protection of the Mau Forest. Today, two ranger teams account for 78% of all snares removed by MEP rangers. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days. Your gift will be doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In 2017, MEP launched dedicated protection of the Mau Forest. Today, two ranger teams account for 78% of all snares removed by MEP rangers. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days. Your gift will be doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2016, MEP recognized that protecting elephants also meant helping people and elephants safely share the landscape. That work has evolved into today’s HEC mitigation toolkit, including thermal drones. Until Sept. 12, your gift will be doubled.
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 2, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In 2016, MEP recognized that protecting elephants also meant helping people and elephants safely share the landscape. That work has evolved into today’s HEC mitigation toolkit, including thermal drones. Until Sept. 12, your gift will be doubled.
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2015, MEP traded a Leatherman for a helicopter, transforming what was possible for elephant protection. Since then, MEP has flown 1,100+ hours supporting conservation. Help us make the next breakthrough possible. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
September 1, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In 2015, MEP traded a Leatherman for a helicopter, transforming what was possible for elephant protection. Since then, MEP has flown 1,100+ hours supporting conservation. Help us make the next breakthrough possible. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
For 15 years, MEP has invested in rangers recruited from local communities, equipping them with the skills to protect elephants and their habitat. Today, that investment is more important than ever. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days. Until Sept. 12, your gift will be doubled. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
August 31, 2026 at 4:03 PM
For 15 years, MEP has invested in rangers recruited from local communities, equipping them with the skills to protect elephants and their habitat. Today, that investment is more important than ever. Help us raise $150,000 in 15 days. Until Sept. 12, your gift will be doubled. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
15 years ago, 96 elephants were poached in the Mara in a single year. Today, elephant poaching has declined by 98%. Now, elephants in the Mau Forest need us. For our 15th anniversary, your gift will be doubled. Join us. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
August 30, 2026 at 4:02 PM
15 years ago, 96 elephants were poached in the Mara in a single year. Today, elephant poaching has declined by 98%. Now, elephants in the Mau Forest need us. For our 15th anniversary, your gift will be doubled. Join us. bit.ly/15-years-of-...
In 2011, Ivy became the first elephant continuously tracked by MEP. Today, 103 elephants have been collared, and Ivy is still being tracked. Help us build on 15 years of innovation and protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
August 29, 2026 at 4:01 PM
In 2011, Ivy became the first elephant continuously tracked by MEP. Today, 103 elephants have been collared, and Ivy is still being tracked. Help us build on 15 years of innovation and protect elephants in the Mau Forest. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
“His death really hurt me. A pain I can never forget.” 15 years ago, Dickson Njapit was one of 8 rangers fighting elephant poaching in the Mara. Today, he leads 84. Help bring that same force to the Mau. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
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August 28, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“His death really hurt me. A pain I can never forget.” 15 years ago, Dickson Njapit was one of 8 rangers fighting elephant poaching in the Mara. Today, he leads 84. Help bring that same force to the Mau. Gifts doubled through Sept. 12: bit.ly/15-years-of-...
Two challenges down. Another one conquered.
The MEP Bulls have taken on the quiz and push-up challenges, and now they’ve conquered the Sit-Up Challenge!
Support the MEP Bulls as they work towards their $5,000 goal.
bit.ly/wildlife-ran...
#WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers
The MEP Bulls have taken on the quiz and push-up challenges, and now they’ve conquered the Sit-Up Challenge!
Support the MEP Bulls as they work towards their $5,000 goal.
bit.ly/wildlife-ran...
#WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers
August 27, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Two challenges down. Another one conquered.
The MEP Bulls have taken on the quiz and push-up challenges, and now they’ve conquered the Sit-Up Challenge!
Support the MEP Bulls as they work towards their $5,000 goal.
bit.ly/wildlife-ran...
#WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers
The MEP Bulls have taken on the quiz and push-up challenges, and now they’ve conquered the Sit-Up Challenge!
Support the MEP Bulls as they work towards their $5,000 goal.
bit.ly/wildlife-ran...
#WildlifeRangerChallenge #ForWildlifeRangers
How do you respond to 70+ elephants raiding a farm at night? A thermal drone gives MEP rangers the visibility to locate and monitor the herd, then safely guide them out. What once took all night can now be done more safely and efficiently.
August 26, 2026 at 4:02 PM
How do you respond to 70+ elephants raiding a farm at night? A thermal drone gives MEP rangers the visibility to locate and monitor the herd, then safely guide them out. What once took all night can now be done more safely and efficiently.
A VirtualRanger alert comes in. What happens next?
Community reports reach MEP’s Operations Room via WhatsApp, where our team coordinates the nearest ranger unit to respond. Supported by How Many Elephants, VirtualRanger connects communities to action. One report can trigger a response.
Community reports reach MEP’s Operations Room via WhatsApp, where our team coordinates the nearest ranger unit to respond. Supported by How Many Elephants, VirtualRanger connects communities to action. One report can trigger a response.
August 25, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A VirtualRanger alert comes in. What happens next?
Community reports reach MEP’s Operations Room via WhatsApp, where our team coordinates the nearest ranger unit to respond. Supported by How Many Elephants, VirtualRanger connects communities to action. One report can trigger a response.
Community reports reach MEP’s Operations Room via WhatsApp, where our team coordinates the nearest ranger unit to respond. Supported by How Many Elephants, VirtualRanger connects communities to action. One report can trigger a response.