I am a fourth-year MBiol student completing my Masters project on the perceptions of wild animal veterinary intervention in Kenya. My research examines how conservation scientists, local communities, and the international public understand and think about veterinary interventions in wild animal populations. Wild animal veterinary interventions is an increasingly polarising topic growing in relevance alongside the broader rise of wild animal welfare and the increasing adoption of One Health frameworks. To investigate this, I am analysing existing veterinary intervention data from Kenya and surveying these three stakeholder groups to assess their perceptions and the factors that shape them.

Ultimately, this project aims to inform policy and regulation around wild animal veterinary care in Kenya, contributing to more evidence-based and socially informed conservation practice.

I grew up in Kenya, with a dad that is a safari guide, and as a result I really care about the conservation of Kenyan wildlife and the communities surrounding these conservation regions. I am particularly passionate about ensuring that conservation decisions reflect the perspectives of the communities most directly affected by them, and I believe that inclusive, stakeholder-informed approaches are essential.