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25/02/2025

What do African elephants eat?

African elephants can consume up to 300 kilos of food a day.
They also ingest salts to neutralise the toxins in leaves and bark.
Elephants have a varied vegetarian diet that includes leaves, shoots, bark, grass, fruits and seeds, but they have particular preferences and dislikes.
As a result, elephants have a huge influence on which plants dominate, disperse or disappear within a local ecosystem.

21/02/2025

Pangolins, fascinating creatures that have existed for 80 million years, are perfectly adapted to their lifestyle.

Covered in sharp scales, they are protected from predators. With strong claws, they dig into nests to feed on ants and termites, using their sticky tongue to capture insects. Their prehensile tail helps them climb trees and carry their young.

When threatened, they roll into an armored ball for protection.

18/02/2025

How many African elephants are left?

Less than 50 years ago, there were well over a million elephants in Africa-a figure that includes savannah and forest elephants.
Today, around 350,000 savannah elephants remain. Forest elephants are obviously far harder to count, but numbers are estimated to have fallen by an astonishing 86% in just 30 years.

15/02/2025

Known as the "Land of a Thousand Hills,"

Rwanda is a breathtaking destination for travelers seeking adventure, wildlife, and culture.
From trekking to see the majestic mountain gorillas in Volcanoes National Park to exploring the scenic beauty of Lake Kivu, Rwanda offers unforgettable experiences.

11/02/2025

Savannah vs. Forest Elephants

Forest elephants, now recognized as a distinct species, differ significantly from savannah elephants.
They are smaller, with darker skin, smaller ears, and straighter, downward-facing tusks. As their names suggest, they thrive in dense forests, unlike savannah elephants, which favor open plains.

07/02/2025

“The pangolin is a unique and wonderful creature that is being trafficked on an industrial scale.
Eradicating pangolin poaching and trade is a priority for Fauna & Flora and our partners as we seek to extend and strengthen practical, on-the-ground actions to protect pangolin populations at our project sites around the world.”

Lindsey Harris
Head of Wildlife Trade

04/02/2025

Since the 2000s,
Uganda has excelled in hosting international events, including the 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit in 2024. Ranked among Africa’s top 10 MICE destinations, the Uganda Convention Bureau, launched in 2018, supports planners with expert guidance and promotes MICE tourism to boost economic growth.

Uganda invites global planners to explore its vibrant offerings for meetings and incentive travel.

31/01/2025

Chimpanzees, found in Nyungwe National Park and in smaller numbers in Gishwati Forest, are sociable creatures that live in extended communities.
These fascinating primates move around daily, foraging for food and occasionally hunting smaller mammals.
Each night, they build fresh nests high in the trees to rest.

29/01/2025

Rwanda is an up-and-coming safari destination, with central Africa's largest protected wetland in the Akagera National Park on the country's eastern border with Tanzania.
Following the reintroduction of lions and rhinos, it is now home to the Big Five.

25/01/2025

Discover the colobus monkeys of Nyungwe Forest, with their striking black-and-white fur-a photographer’s delight!
Nyungwe also hosts owl-faced, blue, Dent’s, and vervet monkeys, each uniquely charming.
Spot the rare L’Hoest’s monkeys, endemic to the Albertine Rift, with dark coats, white beards, and female-led groups-a true highlight of Nyungwe and Gishwati Forest.

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