New deforestation figures show Nigeria has worst rate of forest loss [2010 update] Nigeria has the world's highest deforestation rate, Brazil loses the largest area of forest annually, and Congo…
Hunting ban threatens Congo forest dwellers Hunting ban threatens Congo forest dwellers IRIN October 31, 2005 A blanket animal hunting ban has made life even more difficult for the Baka…
Congo's Kabila calls for rainforest protection Congo's Kabila calls for rainforest protection by David Lewis, Reuters October 30, 2005 KINSHASA, Oct 28 (Reuters) - The world's second largest rainforest stands…
Congo gorillas survive war, survey finds higher count than expected Congo gorillas survive war, survey finds higher count than expected Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International release September 30, 2005 New…
WCS supports new primate protection agreement WCS supports new primate protection agreement WCS press release September 15, 2005 NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2005) - The Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society…
Virunga hippo population falling rapidly from poaching Virunga hippo population falling rapidly from poaching WWF International Press Release September 12, 2005 A new aerial survey shows that the hippo population…
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Protectors of wildlife in war-torn Congo recognized with new Award Protectors of wildlife in war-torn Congo recognized with new Award WCS Release June 1, 2005 Abraham Prize Awarded to Families…
Okapi, other wildlife saved in the Congo by forest protector Okapi, other wildlife saved in the Congo by forest protector Corneille Ewango wins prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize for risking his…
