Positive news from Dem. Rep. of the Congo
New monkey species discovered in AfricaA new species of monkey has been identified in Africa, the first one in 28 years, say scientists.
"When we started our inventories in the [Tshuapa-Lomami-Lualaba] landscape we knew it was essentially unexplored but we did not imagine how important the biological discoveries would be,"
- Dr John Hart of the Lukuru Foundation, who led the project |
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New monkey species discovered in AfricaA new species of monkey has been identified in Africa, the first one in 28 years, say scientists. |
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Unsung heroes: the life of a wildlife ranger in the CongoThe effort to save wildlife from destruction worldwide has many heroes. Some receive accolades for their work, but others live in obscurity, doing good—sometimes even dangerous—work everyday with little recognition. |
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Gorilla population stages mild comeback in war-torn Congo
Source: CBS, Sat April 16, 2011 |
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Oil exploration on hold in Virunga National Park—for nowThe Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has suspended oil exploration in Africa's oldest national park, Virunga, until a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is conducted. The move ends oil companies, Soco and Dominion's plans to explore for oil in blocs within the park that were awarded to the companies last year. |
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Mountain gorilla numbers soar
Source: Vancouver Sun, Thu December 09, 2010 |
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Bonobos opt to share their foodOne of our closest primate relatives, the bonobo, has been shown to voluntarily share food, scientists report. |
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UN helps save chimps from volcanoEndangered chimpanzees and other wildlife in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are being monitored by a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping aircraft following a volcanic eruption in Virunga National Park. |
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DR Congo gorilla numbers up 12.5%The population of mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park has risen by 12.5%, a census shows. |
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Africa trade bust ‘biggest ever’
Five African countries have worked with Interpol to arrest dozens of illegal traders and seize a tonne of ivory products.
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Congo Basin passes 1 million ha milestone in swing to sustainable forestry
WWF today announced that more than one million hectares of Congo Basin forests have achieved certification under the world’s leading sustainable forestry scheme. The world’s second largest block of rainforests, the Congo Basin is a haven for indigenous peoples and endangered species like elephants and gorillas. It is also important in sequestering carbon and safeguarding water supply and quality.
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