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WCS Congo @wcs_congo

Working with communities and the government to save #wildlife and wild places in the Republic of #Congo. @TheWCS Country program. Join us #StandforWildlife

Joined July 2015
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At the heart of the Goualougo study area, Moto Bai is a vital oasis for #forest #elephants, great #apes, #birds, and many other species. These natural forest clearings also provide researchers with a unique window into the extraordinary #biodiversity of #NouabaléNdoki. #congo
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A family of six #forest #elephants has been spotted near Mondika Camp in #NouabaléNdoki National Park. Seeing these elusive giants up close in the heart of a tropical #rainforest is a rare and unforgettable experience, and encountering an entire family group is truly exceptional.
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The Lac Télé Community Reserve hosts Central Africa’s largest protected #peatland complex — a critical #ecosystem for #climate regulation, #water cycles, and biodiversity. Yet bushfires, habitat loss, and poaching continue to threaten these vital landscapes. #Environmentday
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Protecting fruit trees means protecting #chimpanzees. At Goualougo, fruits made up over 70% of the diet of observed chimpanzees last month, with groups of more than 20 individuals gathering around a single fruit tree. Protecting #forests means protecting #wildlife.
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A sitatunga amidst a herd of buffalo at Mbeli Bai: a peaceful interaction between different species recently observed by our researchers in #NouabaléNdoki National Park. Find out the latest news from the NNNP : ndoki.org/en-us/Resources/Ne… #congo #conservation #wildlifeconservation
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Nearly 2,000 children joined environmental education activities in the Ndoki-Likouala landscape in 2025. Investing in young generations is essential to protecting the forests and #Biodiversity of the Congo Basin. #worldBiodiversityday #Conservation #EnvironmentalEducation
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A recent feature by The Telegraph highlights the global importance of #NouabaléNdoki’s forests for #biodiversity and climate, while showcasing #wildlife research, Ba’Aka knowledge, and conservation challenges in the #CongoBasin. 👉 bit.ly/4d1JL1d
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Between 2018 & 2023, WCS & the University of Exeter monitored artisanal ray and shark fisheries in Songolo, Pointe-Noire. More than 40 species were recorded, including the critically endangered scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini). #Congo #Fisheries #ConservationScience
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The study highlights growing pressure on juvenile populations and the urgent need for sustainable fisheries management in Congo’s coastal waters.
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Rising urban demand for wild meat in Central Africa threatens wildlife and food security. Study across 7 countries calls for coordinated rural–urban solutions : bit.ly/42KD25H #SWMProgramme. @EU_Partnerships @FFEM_Fr @AFD_France @UNFAO @CIFOR_ICRAF @Cirad @TheWCS
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On #EarthDay, we highlight a key milestone in Congo: with WCS support, national OECM guidelines were adopted: bit.ly/41BFnj6 Today, the focus goes further—placing communities at the center through FPIC, ensuring they actively shape decisions on their lands. #WCSImpact
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#NouabaléNdoki NP has come through the first quarter of the year: community initiatives aimed at strengthening young people’s commitment to conservation have been carried out, and scientific monitoring has continued rigorously. Here the lastet newsletter: bit.ly/485W0H8
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Grooming in #chimpanzees is more than hygiene—it’s a key social behavior that strengthens bonds, reduces stress, and maintains group cohesion. Observed in Goualougo, it highlights the role of alliances in chimp society. #Congo #Conservation #NouabaleNdoki #Goualougo
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Since 2021, the PK38 checkpoint on the Epéna–Impfondo road has recorded 547 wildlife seizures (5.9 tons, 16 species), with dwarf crocodile accounting for nearly half. Seizures declined by 2024, possibly due to reduced pressure or route shifts. #congo #antipoaching
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From 2021 to 2024, seizures dropped significantly (191 to 103), along with intercepted biomass—potentially indicating reduced hunting pressure, but also possible shifts in trafficking routes or evasion strategies.
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Despite climate change impacts in Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park, February brings hope: a new Park Director, an elephant birth at Mbeli Bai, and Kenga’s infant thriving at Mondika. Read the newsletter: ndoki.org/Resources/Newslett… . #congo #nouabaléndoki #consewrvation
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Is the Congo Basin drying before our eyes? A silverback crosses the Ndoki River with ease, while field teams do the same nearby. Once deeper and harder to navigate, the river now runs noticeably lower—echoing a decade-long decline in rainfall recorded at Mondika. #congobasin
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What’s at stake? Anticipation. In a system where water shapes everything, changing rainfall is already reshaping forests, wildlife, and communities—subtly, but measurably. #conservation #climat
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Recognizable by his single tusk, Alino is a regular visitor to Mondika, often observed at close range by researchers and visitors alike. During a joint session between Mondika and Mbeli teams, the elephant recorded as YAM480 at Mbeli Bai was confirmed to be Alino.
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This match underscores the value of individual identification and helps track elephant movements across the park. #NouabaleNdoki #WildlifeResearch #Conservation
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