Scientists have sighted a critically endangered bat species in Rwanda that was feared extinct for more than 40 years since it was last seen. While they called it a delightful discovery. The researchers who found the Hill’s horseshoe bat in Rwanda’s Nyungwe forest said the bat … [Read more...] about Scientists rediscover “comical” bat species feared extinct for 40 years
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Rwanda’s mountain gorillas represent a successful conservation story
Following years of poaching and habitat destruction, the population of mountain gorillas in Rwanda once numbered under 260 individuals. Now, Rwandan gorillas represent a rare conservation success and a key economic engine for the East African country, reports CBS. "One of, if … [Read more...] about Rwanda’s mountain gorillas represent a successful conservation story
30 White rhinos make record journey to Akagera national park
White rhinos are classified as near threatened, with numbers dropping due to poaching. In a bid to improve the outlook for the species, 30 of these giant animals recently made the journey from South Africa to Rwanda in the largest single rhino translocation in … [Read more...] about 30 White rhinos make record journey to Akagera national park
Rwandan bird sanctuary nearly doubles grey crowned crane population
Four years ago, the population of grey-crowned cranes was just 487, but thanks to conservation efforts in Rwanda, that number has nearly doubled to 881. A majority of this conservation credit goes to the Umusambi Village, a Kigali-based bird sanctuary run by rescue organization … [Read more...] about Rwandan bird sanctuary nearly doubles grey crowned crane population
Zipline is using drones to deliver frozen vaccines to remote clinics
One of the most challenging aspects of transporting and maintaining Covid-19 vaccines is that they need to be stored in frozen temperatures. The Pfizer vaccine, for instance, must be stored at a bone-chilling minus 70 degrees Celsius. This makes transporting the vaccines to … [Read more...] about Zipline is using drones to deliver frozen vaccines to remote clinics