A study recently published in Diversity and Distributions details the decline in great ape habitats across Africa and paints what is a very disturbing picture for conservationists. Of all the great apes, gorillas are the ones losing out the most. Cross River gorillas have lost almost 60% of their habitat over the last twenty years, […]
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The Conservation Paradox
The conservation paradox: Only by working with people can we achieve conservation. If it weren’t for people there would be no need for conservation. It’s amazing how quickly a village mob can form. With one alarm call, in a matter of seconds, you will have dozens of people running to the alleged scene of the […]
Paul Publishes Personal Poetry!
It’s not every day you wake up and you can say that you’re a poet; it takes years of concentration and hard work to have even the smallest breakthrough. For our very own Paul Kasami, part of the Volcanoes team for the past two years, it took lots of dedication but his efforts were finally […]
Uganda’s 50th Independence Day
Today marks an important celebration in the history of Uganda as it’s not only Independence Day but a golden jubilee year of 50 years since their independence. Uganda has come a long way in the last 50 years and there has been a lot to celebrate. Lonely Planet this year named Uganda the top destination […]
Honeymoon Contest Winners Announced!
After hundreds of entries and several thousand retweets we have finally chosen a winning couple for our much anticipated honeymoon contest! Arjun Ohri and Ami Dalal are the lucky winners selected at random to win a luxury safari at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Uganda. The newlyweds will spend four fabulous days at the idyllic lodge that […]
