African Parks in the News
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What’s behind the strange rash of ’dinosaur’ sightings in the Congo?
Source: National Geographic/ Ryan BillerFor centuries, locals have told stories of mokele-mbembe, a legendary creature said to lurk in the Congo Basin. But as forests vanish, sightings are on...
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Shoebills Stepping Out
Source: African Parks | 3 minute readOver the past year, the Shoebill Nest Protection Programme — a unique initiative that comprises a nest protection element and a captive rearing facility —...
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Growing Effective Protected Area Management to Conserve Lions
Source: Lion Recovery Fund/Dr. Peter LindseyFor many years, lions were assumed to be doing just fine. Although they have always been a favoured focal species for researchers, not much direct...
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African Parks closes deal to manage Ethiopia’s Gambella National Park
Source: Mongabay/Ashoka MukpoSouth Africa-based conservation NGO African Parks signed a long-term deal in December 2024 to manage Gambella National Park in Ethiopia.
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How to Move a Rhino
“How do you move a rhino?” is a question we often get, especially after having rescued 2,000 of them last year, with the goal of...
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African Parks pays tribute to the life and legacy of David Bonderman
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The Ethiopian Government Partners with African Parks to Manage Gambella National Park
Source: African Parks | 5 minute readAddis Ababa, 11th December, 2024 - Earlier today, the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority (EWCA) and the President of the Gambella Peoples' National Regional State (the...
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Curious Monkeys
This fascinating footage was taken by the first arboreal camera trap in Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Republic of Congo. Situated in an indigenous tree (Alstonia boonei)...
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Camp Dari: A Vibrant Hub in Zakouma National Park
Source: African Parks | 5 minute readNestled within Zakouma National Park's breathtaking landscapes, Camp Dari serves as a vital hub, fostering dialogue and education for Chad’s local communities and the national...
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