ナショナルジオグラフィックさんのインスタグラム写真 - (ナショナルジオグラフィックInstagram)「Photos by David Chancellor @chancellordavid | In 1882 a French naturalist named the Grévy's zebra after Jules Grévy, then president of France, who'd been given one by the emperor of Abyssinia (now Ethiopia). Fast-forward to the 1970s, when its population stood at 15,000; by the early 21st century, it was estimated at less than 3,500, a decline largely due to hunting. Their beautiful skins fetched a high price on the global market. A 2018 census suggests there are just over 3,000 remaining—an 80% loss—with 2,812 in Kenya and 230 in Ethiopia. Here in Kenya, it's become a shining example of what can be achieved with solid conservation efforts. While community-based conservation has been effective for the zebras and their habitat, less than 0.5% of their range is in protected areas. Collaring the animals helps conservationists understand how they move across landscapes. Efforts can then be focused through monitoring their whereabouts. In this image, a Grevy’s zebra is carefully tranquilized and approached by a member of the veterinary team who uses a blanket to cover its eyes, which helps it relax as the tracking collar is fitted. The zebra is then released. To see more, follow me @chancellordavid.」6月7日 6時31分