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36,156 hours spent listening to the forest without a single gunshot.

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 unit every 5 km², to continuously monitor forest elephants and human activities.

Beyond collecting sounds, this long-term scientific monitoring provides critical information for conservation. It helps researchers understand elephant movements, identify sensitive areas, and guide eco-guard patrols where they are needed most.