As one takes a stroll along the Diani Beach, he or she is likely to encounter land and aquatic creatures on the shores of the Indian Ocean, in water and on land. As much as the animals enjoy the feeling of joy that ocean brings with it, there are moments that they get hurt and need care.

In the month of November, different primates were rescued and treated at the Animal Welfare Clinic at Colobus Conservation. Colobus Conservation which works with ANAW to promote humane treatment of primates, is an organization that aims to promote, the conservation, preservation and protection of primates, in particular the Angolan colobus monkey and its associated coastal forest habitat. The work the organization does is key as many animals are harmed through accidents, human-wildlife conflict and electrocution among other causes. The clinic also attends to other species that are harmed in the community.

In November, thirty (30) animal welfare cases were reported. Out of these five (5) were Baboons, ten (10) Colobus, ten (10) Sykes, four (4) Vervet and one (1) Bush baby. One (1} Vervet and one (1) Colobus were treated and released back into the wild. One (1) Sykes which was abandoned entered the long-term rehabilitation program for future release.