Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10hA bull elephant was carrying a spear deep in his side, putting his life at risk. MEP rangers joined Mara Conservancy rangers and vet Dr. Ashif Hafiz to treat him. Thankfully, he recovered from anesthesia, got back on his feet and walked away. We’ll keep monitoring his recovery. 020
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Guess who came to visit? A collar alert told us Edwin was close to MEP HQ. MEP’s Research team found him travelling with two other bulls. His collar data, combined with field observations, helps us understand elephant movements as they navigate the landscape in search of food and water. 020
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 01/10/2026When a calf was spotted in a herd near a community settlement, MEP’s rangers had to balance a swift response with a careful approach. Their experience helped guide the herd safely away, creating space for both elephants and the community to coexist safely. 000
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Meet Individual #54 At around 40 to 45 years old, she has been sighted 15 times across the Mara. The distinctive curve and shape of her tusks make her easy for our Long-Term Monitoring team to identify, while her frequent associations with different family members reveal her highly social nature. 010
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026One final challenge. This time, we need you! Our $5,000 #WildlifeRangerChallenge fundraiser closes Sept 30. Help equip the MEP Bulls with essential field gear for the work they do every day. Help us reach the goal: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... #ForWildlifeRangers 002
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026There’s a special place in the herd for those who give all year long. Join MEP’s Recurring Donor Club for steady, reliable support for elephant conservation, and receive the exclusive 2026 MEP Herd pin as a thank-you: bit.ly/recurring-do... 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 27/09/2026What if coexistence could grow from the ground up? 🌱 At MEP’s demonstration farm in the Transmara, elephant-friendly crops, indigenous tree seedlings and the women growing them are helping create a future where people and elephants can thrive together. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 26/09/2026This #MissionMinute is a little different. We’re celebrating 15 years of Mara Elephant Project! For 15 years, the MEP Method has guided our work: Monitor. Evaluate. Protect. Here’s to 15 years of protecting elephants, their habitat and the Mara. 032
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Still riding the wave of race day! The MEP Bulls gave it everything and crossed the finish line in 3rd place at the #WildlifeRangerChallenge! Our $5,000 fundraiser is still open to help equip them for the work they do every day. Support the MEP Bulls: bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 031
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Almost said hi… then remembered there was grazing to do. Rangers spotted 23 elephants in Naboisho, from matriarchs to calves and curious subadults. For the youngest, grazing is also a lesson, as they watch the elders and learn what to eat and how to forage. 041
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 23/09/2026The clock is ticking! Just 2 months until runners hit the Mara trails for the 7th UltraMARAthon. Choose your distance. Take on the challenge. Run for the Mara! 14 November 2026. Registration is open! See you on 14 November! 020
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 22/09/2026What if a species found nowhere else on Earth disappeared from Kenya forever? That’s what the Mountain Bongo Project works to prevent every day. New camera trap images offer hope for mountain bongos in the Mau Forest, where MBP is working to secure their habitat. 031
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026What a finish for the MEP Bulls! After months of training, the team completed the 21 km #WildlifeRangerChallenge in 2 hours 30 minutes, finishing 3rd among 24 ranger teams at Lewa. Our $5,000 fundraiser is still open. Help us reach our goal! bit.ly/wildlife-ran... #ForWildlifeRangers 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026What does it take to protect an elephant in the Mara? A lot goes into it, and it all starts with the right gear. Help equip MEP rangers with essential field supplies through our Amazon Wishlist: buff.ly/BeMYS55 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 20/09/2026A tiny new face in the herd. Our Long Term Monitoring team spotted this little one keeping close to the adults during a recent monitoring exercise. A sweet reminder that every day in the field can bring a special discovery. 062
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Flowing from the Mau Forest into the Mara ecosystem, critical rivers connect forests, communities and wildlife. That’s why MEP and the Mountain Bongo Project are on the ground protecting the Mau. Protecting the source means protecting life downstream. 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 18/09/2026A quiet flashback to Fred from 2022. Sometimes, the simplest footage becomes the footage we treasure most. Just Fred, making his way through the Mara, and a moment we’re grateful to have captured. 022
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 17/09/2026August 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... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 16/09/2026550 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. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026The 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. 022
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 14/09/2026What 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... 032
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Nearly 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. 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“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-... 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Over 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Conservation 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026The 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... 🐘 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Wilson 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 08/09/202615 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 07/09/2026In 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-... 031
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 06/09/2026In 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 05/09/202615 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 04/09/2026“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-... 010
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 03/09/2026In 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 02/09/2026In 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 01/09/2026In 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-... 031
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 31/08/2026For 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-... 012
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 30/08/202615 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-... 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 29/08/2026In 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-... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 28/08/2026“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-...bit.lyDonate - Mara Elephant ProjectCreate a future for elephants. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 27/08/2026Two 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 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 26/08/2026How 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. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 25/08/2026A 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. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 24/08/2026Our rangers are ready. Are you? On 14 November, MEP rangers will trade their patrol boots for running shoes at the 7th UltraMARAthon! As beneficiaries, we’re proud to be part of a race supporting the Mara’s people, wildlife, communities and habitats. Registration is open. Come run with us! 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 23/08/2026Can you guess who these curious eyes belong to? Mountain bongos! These close-ups were captured by the Mountain Bongo Project’s camera traps in the Maasai Mau Forest. Each image provides key information about this important population. #BongoBonus 020
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 22/08/2026A little guardian in the making. During a routine patrol in Naboisho Conservancy, MEP’s Bravo team came across a herd and one very curious calf. This baby elephant stepped forward with a brave little mock charge. Small but already taking a role in the herd seriously. 021
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Every morning, children in Lemek Conservancy walk to school through elephant country. When a familiar bull appeared along their route, MEP’s rapid response team used a drone to safely guide him away. No conflict. No harm. Just coexistence in action. 020
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 20/08/2026Want to be part of an exclusive group of MEP supporters? Join our Recurring Donor Club and receive the 2026 MEP Herd pin, created exclusively for monthly donors. Join the herd: bit.ly/recurring-do... 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 19/08/2026July was a month of diverse conservation efforts across the Mara, from tender moments in the field to critical operations. Read about the stories and meaningful moments that shaped July: bit.ly/mep-july-blog 011
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 18/08/2026What’s in a ranger’s pack? Every item has a purpose. This September, the MEP Bulls will carry their packs for 21 km in the #WildlifeRangerChallenge The race is one day. The work is every day. #ForWildlifeRangers bit.ly/wildlife-ran... 032
Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 17/08/2026Protecting elephants starts with equipping the people who protect them. You can help by purchasing items from our Amazon Wishlist. Every item ships directly to the Mara, ensuring our rangers have the equipment they need to continue their critical work. Shop now: amzn.to/3RCBsRH 011