Kenya: Explainer – Why Rhinos Are Ear-Notched – – and Why It Matters for Their Survival

Nairobi — Every rhino in Kenya carries a unique story — one that is told not through tags or collars, but through small, deliberate markings on its ears. These are called ear notches, and they play one of the most crucial roles in protecting one of the world’s most endangered species.

According to the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), ear-notching is a safe and internationally recognised conservation method that gives each rhino a permanent, natural form of identification. Each notch follows a…