Plants and Animals

Kenya has over 80 species of animals and more than 1000 types of birds. A few examples are Lions, Cheetahs, Zebras, Giraffes, and Elephants. Many of these animals are in trouble because of poaching. Kenya also has a large array of plant life. During the dry season the grass looks dry and are a dull yellow color. But after the rains the landscape becomes very colorful. Flowers appear everywhere, and grass is now a luscious green. There is vegetation along rivers and the mountains are covered by dense forests.