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What wildlife species have the largest populations in Kenya, based on aerial sample survey data?

Based on the National Wildlife Census 2021 in Kenya, several wildlife species have significant populations. The census involved extensive aerial and ground surveys, covering a substantial portion of Kenya's landmass. The key findings regarding the largest populations of wildlife species are common zebra (121,911), grant's gazelle (66,709) and wildebeest (57,813).

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