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From illegal mining to conservation: Senegalese find escape in chimp research

Fifteen years ago, 37-year-old Michel Tama Sadiakhou’s life took a big turn thanks to a group of spear-wielding chimpanzees. Instead of facing the life-threatening conditions of informal gold mining, a common fate for many in southeastern Senegal, he now dedicates his efforts to studying these rare primates. He is one of five residents of nearby […]

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Rare bird featured in ancient Egypt edges back from extinction in Morocco 

The rare northern bald ibis, once revered in Ancient Egypt, was driven to near extinction over several centuries, with dramatic declines beginning as early as the 17th century. Today, breeding and rewilding efforts in Rabat, Morocco, are driving a rare conservation breakthrough. What is the northern bald ibis? The migratory birds are distinguished by their

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