Sabine Gull (Larus sabini), Lena Delta

The Sabine Gull is a distinctive Arctic Gull that nests mostly on moist Tundra ground at high latitudes, such as the Lena Delta. It…

Population growth in Sub-Saharan and Central Africa and Population density projection in Congo Basin

As populations are rapidly rising in the Greater Congo Basin, so is the pressure on great ape habitat, and even more, the numbers killed…

The bushmeat chain reaction

As many of the parks and surrounding forests have lost 50–80% of their wildlife species, typically antelopes, zebras and other ungulates, the poachers are…

Mining the conflict – Importing from Kivu war zone

Accessibility to minerals and illegal exploitation has been central in the conflict and in financing continued warfare in the DRC.

Taxation system in eastern DR Congo conflict zone – Part of CNDP incomes from local resources

Militias and collaborating subsidiary companies or dealers are involved in everything from road “taxes” and “taxes” on local impoverished populations to massive scale exploitation…

Mining the forest

Mining and deforestation.

Mineral deposits in Eastern Congo

Mineral deposits in eastern Congo are at the heart of conflict and the continued unhindered transport across borders and the funds from companies based…

Ebola – A Central Africa decennal curse – 1994-2003

Ebola epidemic outbreaks across the Congo Basin are a significant threat to gorillas, and also impact the few remaining populations less exposed to poaching…

Charcoal illegal trade

As valuable timber becomes rare outside of parks, militias enter parks and illegally cut and produce charcoal inside parks – even the best protected…

Charcoal business in Virunga area

Charcoal business in the Virunga area.