The Kyambura Lion Monitoring Project is honoured to receive support and funding from the Lion Recovery Fund for the 2024 lion census in Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area (QECA).
Thanks to their generous support, the team have made great progress since the start of the census in August, driving over 8,000km so far.
The census is conducted by the dedicated team, led by field coordinators Bosco and Orin, driving through the park at least 6 days per week, using the Bayesian spatial capture-recapture sampling method, and recording the exact tracks driven and locations of lion sightings with GPS. Each lion’s identification is determined by photographs taken of their whisker spot patterns on both sides of their face.
Read more about the partnership here.
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Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor is nothing short of exhilarating. The chimps effortlessly cross and scamper through the trees above the gorge, and visitors on the other hand must cross the river using natural bridges in order to keep up with the chimps. So although the walk usually lasts only 2–3 hours, descending the steep gorge and crossing the log bridges over the river requires some agility and fitness.
Chimpanzee tracking is also available in nearby Kalinzu, a forest reserve 30 minutes drive from Kyambura Gorge Lodge where there is a community of about 40 habituated chimpanzees.
