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First Scientific Inventory of Reptiles and Amphibians Conducted at Lac Télé, Republic of Congo

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November 24, 2025
First Scientific Inventory of Reptiles and Amphibians Conducted at Lac Télé, Republic of Congo
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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Tags: Conservation science, Biodiversity, Lac Télé Community Reserve


Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!

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September 30, 2025
Three new butterfly species discovered in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park!
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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Tags: Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, Conservation science, Biodiversity


The Swamp Monkey: A Little-Known Jewel of Lac Télé’s Flooded Forests

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August 07, 2025
The Swamp Monkey: A Little-Known Jewel of Lac Télé’s Flooded Forests
Endemic to the Congo Basin, Allen’s swamp monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis) is rarely seen—but thanks to a new study, we now know the Lac Télé Community Reserve is one of its key strongholds. Unlike nearby protected areas, LTCR includes flooded forests, which are essential for this habitat specialist. In three of the nine monitored clearings, the swamp monkey was recorded—proof of its presence and the Reserve’s critical role. Scientists stress the need for regula...

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Tags: Conservation science, Community conservation, Lac Télé Community Reserve


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


Hippopotamus census: finding a balance between communities and conservation

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May 13, 2025
Hippopotamus census: finding a balance between communities and conservation
The Lac Télé Community Reserve Research Team conducted a hippopotamus census in the southern part of the Reserve. Efforts were concentrated around Likonda, Moungouma Moke, and Ebambe, the latter two being on the outskirts of the Reserve, where most of the observations were made. The study focused on the number of individuals observed, their geolocation, behavior, the presence of tracks, and environmental conditions (water level, weather). A total of twelve hippos were counted. Although t...

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Tags: Conservation science, Community conservation, Lac Télé Community Reserve


New Study: Worldwide, Carbon-Rich Peatlands are Dangerously Under-Protected

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February 13, 2025
New Study: Worldwide, Carbon-Rich Peatlands are Dangerously Under-Protected
  Report is the first to comprehensively assess the global conservation status of peatlands, which store more carbon than all the world’s forests biomass combined; calls for urgent action to protect this overlooked ecosystem, including by strengthening Indigenous People’s land rights Find study here Find Story Map here A new study released today reveals that peatlands — a vital carbon store that many people have never heard of — are dangerously under-protec...

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Tags: Conservation science, Climate, Peatlands


New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin

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April 10, 2024
New Study Confirms FSC-Certified Forests Help Wildlife Thrive in the Congo Basin
A new study reveals compelling evidence that forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council®(FSC®) in Gabon and the Republic of Congo harbour a higher abundance of larger mammals and critically endangered species, such as gorillas and elephants, compared to non-FSC certified forests. The research was led by Utrecht University with support from WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), and was published in Nature on 10 Apr...

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Tags: Conservation science, Policy & partnership, Biodiversity


Analysis of N2O Emissions, Greenhouse Gas, in the Lac Télé Community Reserve

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April 02, 2024
Analysis of N2O Emissions, Greenhouse Gas, in the Lac Télé Community Reserve
Let's embark on an adventure into the fascinating Epena forest, at the heart of the Lac Télé Community Reserve! In March 2024, a team of passionate researchers, led by Dr. Sydney Thony Ndolo Ebika from Congo and Dr. Ulo Mander from Estonia, embarked on an expedition to explore the secrets of peatlands and flooded savannas, to better understand their crucial role in our ecosystem. As part of the international project, "Peatland N20", we visited the heart of the marshes to study g...

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Tags: Conservation science, Lac Télé Community Reserve, Peatlands


New Analysis Pinpoints Most Important Forests for Biodiversity and Conservation Remaining in Central Africa

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August 11, 2020
New Analysis Pinpoints Most Important Forests for Biodiversity and Conservation Remaining in Central Africa
Sites in Democratic Republic of Congo, Republic of Congo, Gabon, Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea identified Analysis combines the most important places for biodiversity with areas where forests are still relatively intact Research will guide conservation efforts to focus on these places, and help forest management, infrastructure, and other land-use planning to avoid impacting biodiversity Read the Study A study by WCS and partners produced new analyses to pinpoint the most ...

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Tags: Conservation science, Forest, Biodiversity


Massive Study Across Western Equatorial Africa Finds More Gorillas and Chimpanzees Than Expected, but 80% Are Outside the Safe Havens of Protected Areas

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April 25, 2018
Massive Study Across Western Equatorial Africa Finds More Gorillas and Chimpanzees Than Expected, but 80% Are Outside the Safe Havens of Protected Areas
A WCS-led study estimates that more than 360,000 gorillas and nearly 130,000 chimpanzees still inhabit the forests of Western Equatorial Africa--approximately one third and one tenth more than previously thought Conservationists from several organizations and government agencies gathered and analyzed a decade of data on western lowland gorilla and central chimpanzee populations in the largest ever survey of these great apes Approximately 80 percent of these great apes live outside protected ...

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Tags: gorillas, Conservation science, Chimpanzees


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