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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 23h

From protecting elephants across the Greater Mara to supporting efforts to save Kenya’s endangered black rhinos and mountain bongos, MEP’s work extends beyond one species. Read MEP’s September Report for the latest updates from the field: bit.ly/mep-septembe...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 14/10/2026

What if one purchase could help protect an elephant? Through our Amazon Wishlist, you can put essential tools directly into the hands of the people protecting elephants. Pick an item, purchase it, and it ships directly to the Mara: buff.ly/WOiXign

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

One calf can offer hope for an entire species. This #BongoBonus, we’re sharing a young mountain bongo captured on a camera trap in the Aberdares. MEP is proud to support MBP’s efforts to protect these critically endangered bongos and their forest habitat.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 12/10/2026

Elephants deserve a future free of threats. Start a fundraiser to support Mara Elephant Project today and help us provide a solution for elephants before it’s too late: bit.ly/start-your-f...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

What if elephants didn’t have to navigate fences and boundaries in the first place? At our coexistence farm, MEP has discovered five crops that elephants don’t like to eat and planted with open pathways for them to cross. No fences. No boundaries. This is coexistence.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The environment sustains us in more ways than we often realize. From the wildlife and wild spaces we share to the water, forests and landscapes we depend on, protecting our environment means protecting our future. This Mazingira Day, caring for our environment is a responsibility we all share.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

What makes seven hours of helicopter flight worth it? The answer is simple: helping one of the Maasai Mara’s most endangered animals. Seven hours in the air and collaboration with partners on the ground made it possible to find her and treat a life-threatening infection.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Conservation is people work too. Ahead of World Mental Health Day, MEP rangers and staff came together to pause, reflect and have honest conversations about mental wellbeing. Because caring for wildlife also means caring for the people behind the work.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Sarah Loiman is turning classroom learning into practical conservation experience. As a Fran Duthie Scholar and Environmental Science student, she’s gaining hands on experience through tree planting, environmental cleanups and soil sampling as she builds toward a future in conservation.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Sometimes, a few minutes can make all the difference. After a community report of an agitated elephant bull in a settlement area, MEP’s ranger team and Mara North Rangers responded quickly, guiding him safely back into Mara North Conservancy.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Wildlife habitat is disappearing. This #WorldHabitatDay, rally your herd to help protect the Mara! Start your own MEP fundraiser in just a few clicks and invite friends and family to join you. Start yours today: bit.ly/rally-your-h...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Drones are giving MEP rangers a clearer view of elephants across Nyekweri Forest. For Fitz and his herd of 70, aerial imagery helps the team monitor elephants spread across the forest and community farms, check for injuries and keep an eye on Fitz’s condition and collar, all from a safe distance.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

A 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Guess 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

When 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Meet 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

One 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

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Hallo! In der Mara herrscht derzeit Trockenzeit. Bald wird der Regen einsetzen und für viel Grün sorgen!

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

There’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...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

What 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This #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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Still 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...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Almost 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The 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!

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

What 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What 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

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

What 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

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

A 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Flowing 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

A 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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

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...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

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.

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

We are so excited to have you as a member of our herd!

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

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...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

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.

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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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

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... 🐘

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

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-...

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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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

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-...

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Mara Elephant Project @maraelephant.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

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-...

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