| dc.description.abstract | Kenya is rich in biological diversity of which wildlife resources contribute a
significant portion. Because of its species' richness, endemism and ecosystem
diversity, under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD)4, Kenya is
categorized as a mega-diverse country along with countries such as Indonesia,
Brazil, Congo, Madagascar and Tanzania. 5
A number of factors have combined to make Kenya so rich biologically. These
include variability in climate, topography, diversity in ecosystems and habitats
ranging from mountain ranges and semi-arid and arid areas to marine and
freshwater. Each of these ecosystems requires different conservation priorities and
measures." | en |
