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Entries for 'Biodiversity'
November 24, 2025
In the heart of the flooded forest of northeastern Republic of Congo, the Lac Télé is one of the planet's last natural mysteries. Terre Sauvage magazine devoted a lengthy article to it, as this almost inaccessible site is better known for its raw beauty than for its biodiversity.
The author, Thomas Nicolon, recounts the human and scientific adventure undertaken in 2024 in the Lac Télé Community Reserve by a team of scientists who carried out the very first inventory of reptiles and amphib...
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September 30, 2025
The African Natural History Research Trust recently identified three new butterfly species in the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, located in northern Republic of Congo: Falcuna nouabaleensis, Anthene sangha, and Neurellipes smithi.
Butterflies are key indicators of forest health.
These discoveries enhance our understanding of the biodiversity in this region, nestled between the Sangha and Congo Rivers, and highlight the importance of conserving these ecosystems.
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August 29, 2025
Sharks and rays now make up a growing share of the artisanal catch in the Republic of Congo, with 23,073 tons landed between 2000 and 2017. Their meat is consumed locally, while their fins are exported to Asia, where they can fetch up to 25,000 CFA francs per kilogram. This demand has led to targeted fishing, threatening species like the hammerhead shark, highly sought after for its meat.
A lack of strict regulation leaves these species vulnerable to overfishing. Specialized buyers remove the...
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June 17, 2025
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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