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Chimpanzees once helped African rainforests recover from a major collapse
Most people probably think that the rainforest of central and west Africa, the second largest in the world, has been around for millions of years. However recent research suggests that it is mostly…Palm Oil Detectives
Bateleur Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus
Striking raptor Bateleur #Eagle Terathopius ecaudatus soars through #Africa’s skies with powerful red legs, a bright intelligent face and intense eyes. They are famous for their distinctive a…Palm Oil Detectives
Giant Pangolin Smutsia gigantea
The Giant Pangolin is are the largest and heaviest of the pangolin species weighing up to 35 kilos. These majestic creature are cloaked in keratin armour and embark on nightly quests through Centra…Palm Oil Detectives
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Dans la forêt de l’Ituri, l’un des derniers refuges de l’okapi
La réserve de faune à okapis, située au cœur de la forêt de l’Ituri dans le nord-est de la République démocratique du Congo, est l’un des plusAgence Ecofin
Giant Pangolin Smutsia gigantea
The Giant Pangolin is are the largest and heaviest of the pangolin species weighing up to 35 kilos. These majestic creature are cloaked in keratin armour and embark on nightly quests through Centra…Palm Oil Detectives
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Okapi: African Unicorns
Deep in the heart of Africa, in the dense tropical rainforests of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), there lurks a very curious creature. With long legs and predominantly dark brown coat o…Palm Oil Detectives
African Forest Elephant Loxodonta cyclotis
The African Forest #Elephant is a Critically Endangered species found in the dense #rainforests of Central and #WestAfrica. They are smaller than their savanna relatives, with straighter tusks and …Palm Oil Detectives
The people versus Feronia: Fighting palm oil agrocolonialism in the Congo
This powerful #comic is by Didier Kassai and Dieudonne Botoko Kendewa is about a community in the #Congo 🇨🇩 living next to the #Feronia #palmoil plantation. They faced #violence and #landgrabbing f…Palm Oil Detectives
Escalating conflict in Democratic Republic of Congo fuels growing humanitarian crisis
Years of violence between factions vying for control in the Democratic Republic of Congo have internally displaced 5.7 million people, according to the Unite...YouTube
African Forest Elephants: Unsung Heroes Helping Congo Fight Climate Change
Discover the awe-inspiring role of African forest elephants in the Congo Basin—nature’s master gardeners who literally shape the world around them! These gentle giants roam through muddy, min…Palm Oil Detectives
Shoebill Balaeniceps rex
Known for their unnerving and intense stare and imposing, prehistoric appearance – shoebills are magnificent birds. There are less than 8000 individual birds left alive. They are vulnerable f…Palm Oil Detectives
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Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dryas Monkey Chlorocebus dryas
Dryas Monkeys are secretive and vividly colourful monkeys who hang on to survival in the forests of the Congo. There is estimated to only be 100-250 individual monkeys still alive. They are fruit-e…Palm Oil Detectives
Dwindling tropical rainforests mean lost medicines yet to be discovered in their plants
About 80% of the world population relies on compounds derived from plants for medicines to treat various ailments, such as malaria and cancer, and to suppress pain. Our future medicines are likely …Palm Oil Detectives