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First joint “One Health” mission of the Sangha Tri-National.

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November 03, 2025
First joint “One Health” mission of the Sangha Tri-National.
In the Sangha Tri-National region, where Congo, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic meet, the “One Health” mission brought communities together to reduce the risk of zoonotic diseases in villages around Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Through film screenings and educational talks, more than 200 Bantu and Indigenous residents learned about good hygiene and health practices. The initiative, supported by the Sangha Tri-National Foundation (FTNS), also ai...

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Tags: One Health, Periphery, Forest


Discovery of carcasses and the imperative of health monitoring in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape

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October 02, 2025
Discovery of carcasses and the imperative of health monitoring in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape
Our 2022-2023 wildlife survey in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape revealed several animal carcasses. These losses are often linked to poaching but also highlight the severe threat of infectious diseases like Ebola or anthrax, which can wipe out entire great ape populations in weeks. In the face of this dual threat, WCS's wildlife health monitoring—conducted through the collection of samples—is a critical early warning system. It's a cornerstone of the #OneHealth approach, prot...

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Tags: One Health, Forest, Wildlife protection


Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife

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September 16, 2025
Certified forests, refuges for Congolese wildlife
The latest wildlife survey in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape reveals a powerful finding: Forest concessions certified by the FSC (like those managed by CIB) host higher densities of forest elephants, gorillas, and ungulates than unmanaged areas. ⠀ This success is no accident. It's the result of a long-term innovative partnership (PROGEP) between the government, industry (CIB), and conservationists (WCS), proving that responsible management makes a real difference for wildlife.

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Tags: Forest elephants, Periphery, Forest, Private sector engagement


Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department

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August 22, 2025
Meat consumption habits in the Sangha department
In northern Congo, wild meat and fish remain vital for local diets. In rural areas, 70% of people ate wild meat the day before the survey, compared to 37% in towns. Rural households consumed nearly 5,000 kg of wild meat and 4,600 kg of fish, making up 90% of their animal protein. In Ouesso, wild meat is the favorite choice for 45% of the population, ahead of fish (38%) — valued for its taste, cultural importance, and “natural” quality. These insights highlight the chal...

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Tags: Periphery, Bushmeat, Forest


New insights on wildlife in Kabo, republic of Congo

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August 07, 2025
New insights on wildlife in Kabo, republic of Congo
The Kabo Forest Management Unit (FMU) is a forest area (2,670 km²) that has been exploited for timber since the 1970s. Over the past few decades, hunting practices have changed and areas that were once isolated are now accessible. In order to enable sustainable hunting, regular estimates of animal densities are needed. Discover the state of wildlife in the Kabo Forest Management Unit in the Republic of Congo. This report, produced as part of the Sustainable Wildlife Management (SWM) Prog...

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Tags: Periphery, Bushmeat, Forest


To Understand Future Habitat Needs for Chimpanzees, Look to the Past

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August 23, 2021
To Understand Future Habitat Needs for Chimpanzees, Look to the Past
  New study examines where chimpanzees found refuge from climate instability during the past 120,000 years Findings help predict how to mitigate against predicted biodiversity from climate change A new study provides insight into where chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) avoided climate instability during glacial and interglacial periods in Africa over the past 120,000 years. Using bioclimatic variables and other data, the study identified previously unknown swaths of habitat, r...

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Tags: Climate, Forest, Chimpanzees