Monkey Conservation in Bioko (Equatorial Guinea : 2002-2003)
Researchers from the National University of Equatorial Guinea (UNGE)
and Arcadia University have alerted the international conservation
community to the threat of imminent extinction of the seven primate
sub-species on the island of Bioko, Equatorial Guinea. These seven
species include the drill, red colobus, black colobus, Preuss' guenon,
crowned guenon, russeteared guenon and putty-nosed guenon. Similarly,
researchers have pointed out the possibility of shortterm disappearance
of the island's other large-bodied game animal, Ogilby's duiker.
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Tanzania National Parks (Tanzania : 2002-2003)
In 2002, CSF launched the first economic study of Tanzania's
national parks. This East African country has some of the most
impressive wildlife and landscapes in the world, with famous parks such
as Serengeti, Kilimanjaro and Gombe Stream. CSF worked with course
graduate Ezekiel Dembe of Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and other
TANAPA staff to develop a strategy aimed at improving the economic
performance of the parks without compromising nature protection.
TANAPA's ultimate goal is to increase the profitability of the parks
system, which will justify the creation of additional protected areas.
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