Postcard from Kenya: Big animals, toxic plants, and the small print of the savanna

Key Points

• To explore the interactions between large animals and toxic plants in the savanna ecosystem, using various examples from Kapiti.
• Field observations of wildlife and plants in the savanna
• Analysis of cheetah dung for insights into diet and habitat
• Discussion of invasive plant species impact on local biodiversity.
• Identified interactions between cheetahs and local flora that influence ecosystem dynamics.
• Noted issues with invasive thorn species affecting native wildlife and plant communities.
• Highlighted the importance of specific plants like Euphorbia and Accacia in maintaining ecological balance.