African elephants are a pivotal player when it comes to mitigating climate change. Sadly, even...
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Bringing New Faces into Gorilla Conservation
As her rubber boots slid against the muddy slope, Nakato Tamari gripped a moss-covered tree and regained her footing. Conservation Through Public Health’s (CTPH) Gorilla Guardians trek through rugged, verdant rainforest daily to monitor mountain gorillas and keep them healthy. The personal risk and physical demands of the job meant that, historically, only men were deemed fit for the program. This year, to reshape local perceptions about gender roles in conservation, CTPH welcomed a handful of dedicated women, including Nakato, to join the Gorilla Guardians.
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