A study by a team of researchers from Sokoine University of Agriculture in  the Department of Ecosystem and Conservation, reported that the underlying causes of fires varies spatially across the mountains but generally, fire escaping from farm preparation and hunting activities are found to be the most prevalent. findings of the study suggests that ignitions...Read More

by Ruth Kamnitzer The Okapi Wildlife Reserve in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) protects nearly 14,000 square kilometers (5,405 square miles) of tropical rainforest and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s home to a treasure trove of wildlife: one-fifth of the global population of okapi (Okapia johnstoni); the DRC’s largest populations of forest elephants (Loxodonta cyclotis)...Read More