Although Greater kudu were once commonly seen in
the eastern part of the Reserve, they are no
longer found in the area. The reasons for this decline
within the MMNR are unclear, although, similar to Roan
antelope, it could be due to the reduction of their favoured
woodland and bushland habitat within the
MMNR. However, Greater kudu are still found in the hills
to the east of the Reserve, but it is not known in
what numbers or where populations are concentrated. As
a long-term goal of MMNR management is
reestablishment of a viable population of Greater kudu within the
Reserve, an initial study will be
undertaken to establish the remaining localities and size of
Greater kudu populations in the Greater Mara ecosystem, as
a precursor to determining whether natural
recolonisation of the MMNR is likely, or if more
interventionist management is needed and/or desirable. As with the
study on Roan antelope (discussed in Action 2.1
above), this will either be carried out by MMNR staff
themselves, in collaboration with the KWS Mara
Research Station, or by an independent researcher or
graduate student.
