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Entries for June 2025

Using passive acoustic monitoring to assess the impact of gunshots on forest elephants in Congo

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June 28, 2025
Using passive acoustic monitoring to assess the impact of gunshots on forest elephants in Congo
Using innovative passive acoustic monitoring (PAM), researchers have revealed how forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis) in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park adjust their behavior in response to gunfire. The data shows an 8-day reduction in elephant presence after hunting incidents, along with increased nighttime vocalizations—clear evidence of stress caused by poaching. This groundbreaking study highlights the profound impact of human activity on these keystone species. The research, a colla...

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Conservation science, Forest elephants


The effects of climate change are weakening the ecosystem of the Lac Tele Community Reserve.

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June 17, 2025
The effects of climate change are weakening the ecosystem of the Lac Tele Community Reserve.
Between savannahs that burn at certain times of the year and swamp forests inhabited by gorillas and other fragile species, the Lake Télé Community Reserve embodies a rare ecological balance that is now threatened by the effects of climate change. In its February 2025 issue, Le Courrier de la Nature devotes an in-depth article to this topic. Located in the heart of flooded forests, this exceptional territory is a biodiversity hotspot and a major carbon sink thanks to its vast tropical peatlan...

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Tags: Community conservation, Biodiversity, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, May 2025

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June 05, 2025
Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park newsletter, May 2025
Conservation efforts, research, community development. Discover the news from the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.

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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Protected areas, Wildlife protection