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Entries for 'Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park'
August 15, 2026
In July 2026, conservation efforts in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park continued to focus on wildlife protection, community engagement, wildlife health and ecotourism development. The reopening of Wali Bai, featuring a new observation platform, represents an important step in promoting the site’s tourism potential. In Bomassa, 175 participants validated a Community Action Mini-Plan focusing on livestock farming, fishing, small businesses and service provision. Teams also strengthened the capac...
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August 09, 2026
For generations, the BaAka Indigenous communities have maintained a deep connection with the forest, relying on it for food, income and traditional knowledge.
But as climate change affects the forest and the availability of some resources, people may have to travel farther to access resources that were once found closer to home. These changes are putting increasing pressure on traditional livelihoods.
In Bomassa and Kabo, the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park is supporting agriculture as an alt...
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August 05, 2026
A few kilometres from Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, the Wali Baï clearing exemplifies a conservation approach based on the involvement of local communities.
Located on the outskirts of the park, Wali Baï lies near the villages of Bomassa and Bon-Coin. Recognizing the ecological value and tourism potential of the clearing, local communities have chosen to protect its surroundings and limit hunting activities in the area.
This commitment helps maintain a safe space for observing wi...
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July 24, 2026
Since May 2026, a female elephant accompanied by two young elephants – a juvenile and a calf – has been regularly visiting Mbeli Baï.
Thanks to their identification records, our researchers were able to recognise this female as Af206, first identified in a photograph taken in 2013.
It is intriguing to see this female return, more than 10 years later, but this new sighting highlights the importance of long-term monitoring of elephants in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.
By track...
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July 17, 2026
June 2026 brought significant achievements for Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, including the birth of four elephant calves at Mbeli Bai, more than 36,000 hours of acoustic monitoring with no gunshots detected, enhanced training for tourism trackers, the completion of the new Wali Bai viewing platform, and continued progress in community development, scientific research, and conservation. This edition also highlights advances in the One Health programme, environmental education activities for schoo...
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July 14, 2026
In this photo taken at Goualougo, Adelaida, a subadult female chimpanzee, is seen wearing a leafy branch around her neck. Why do some chimpanzees carry leaves, branches, or blades of grass on their bodies when there seems to be no obvious benefit? Behaviors like these continue to intrigue scientists and remain one of the many mysteries of chimpanzee behavior.
Many chimpanzee traditions are passed down through social learning and differ from one community to another. These unique behavioral tr...
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July 10, 2026
More than 36,156 hours of acoustic monitoring and no gunshots detected. These are the key results of the 22nd deployment of WCS's Elephant Listening Project in and around Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.
Between August 2025 and April 2026, 46 acoustic units recorded continuous data across a 1,250 km² monitoring grid covering part of the national park, the Kabo forest concession, and a safari zone. The network is designed with 50 acoustic sensors, randomly distributed at a density of one...
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June 22, 2026
May continued to demonstrate the strong momentum of conservation, regional cooperation, and community engagement at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. The Park participated in the annual Tri-National de la Sangha (TNS) technical meeting, strengthening transboundary cooperation for wildlife protection and the monitoring of community development projects. In the field, anti-poaching efforts were reinforced through MIKE (Monitoring the Illegal Killing of Elephants) training, while research teams documen...
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May 26, 2026
April 2026 was marked by numerous initiatives benefiting local communities. In Bomassa, 89 schoolchildren took part in an educational forest excursion to learn about the park’s biodiversity, while health campaigns, community consultations, and agricultural activities engaged hundreds of beneficiaries.
At the same time, tourism development and infrastructure projects continued to advance, reinforcing the vision of Nouabalé-Ndoki as a model of conservation built on science, community well...
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April 17, 2026
The March 2026 newsletter highlights continued progress in conservation, community engagement, and research activities at Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park.
Environmental education remained a priority, with school visits, Pangolin Day celebrations, and outreach activities strengthening awareness among young people about protected species and anti-poaching efforts. Community initiatives also combined health and social mobilization, including STI awareness campaigns and activities for International ...
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