Category: Conservation
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🇺🇬 Uganda’s Gorilla Tourism Sparks Debate Over Sedan Chair Services for Visitors
UGANDA — A growing public debate has erupted in Uganda following the circulation of videos appearing to show Western tourists being transported through forest terrain on sedan chairs carried by local tourism workers during gorilla trekking excursions. The images have triggered strong reactions online, with critics questioning whether the practice is compatible with Uganda’s efforts…
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Nelson Mandela Memorabilia Can Go to Auction, Court Says
A South African court on Friday dismissed an appeal by the country’s heritage body to prevent the sale and export of memorabilia belonging to the anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela. The items are in the hands of Mr. Mandela’s eldest daughter, Makaziwe Mandela, and Christo Brand, a warden who worked at Robben Island while he was…
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Endangered Pygmy Hippo Makes Public Debut at Virginia Zoo: A Glimpse of West Africa’s Rarest Wildlife
The endangered pygmy hippopotamus, a fascinating species native to the swamps and rivers of West Africa, has captivated the public at the Metro Richmond Zoo in Moseley, Virginia. On December 30, visitors were treated to the sight of a mother pygmy hippo, Iris, and her female calf in the zoo’s indoor pool area, marking the…