In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the forests of Kahuzi-Biega National Park and surrounding community areas are home to the world’s largest remaining population of Grauer’s gorillas. These majestic animals are listed as critically endangered, with a global...
If you follow Wild Earth Allies regularly, then you have probably heard us talk about our Congolese partner Primate Expertise (PEx), led by founder and executive director Dr. Augustin Basabose, many times. This partnership is essential to our great ape conservation....
A Diverse Landscape Under Threat Kahuzi-Biega National Park is home to exceptional biodiversity that makes it one of the most important sites in the Albertine Rift, which itself is one of the richest ecologically diverse regions in Africa. At 6,000 km2, Kahuzi-Biega...
Less is known about Grauer’s gorillas compared to mountain gorillas, whose population has doubled over the past three decades through collaborative conservation efforts of governments, local communities and international conservation partners, including Wild Earth...
A Major Threat to Grauer’s Gorillas Snaring is one of the main threats to wildlife within Kahuzi-Biega National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Poachers use cables or wires to make traps for small antelopes, wild pigs, or other game....
