The giraffe is one of Africa’s most iconic creatures. With its long neck and unique coat patterns resembling the landscapes of the African savannah, it stands as a symbol of beauty, strength, and biodiversity. Across the continent, giraffes..
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Conservation Efforts for the Giant Ground Pangolin in Western Tanzania
The Giant Ground Pangolin (Smutsia gigantea) is one of the most fascinating and lesser-known mammals on the African continent. As the largest of all pangolin species, it can measure up to 1.8 meters in length and weigh between..
Workshop in Botswana to address human-wildlife conflicts with a focus on elephant co-existence
Local development and intensified land use increase the fragmentation of wildlife habitat and proximity to conservation areas, often having negative impacts on local livelihoods, where wildlife may raid crops, spread disease, or kill livestock and even local residents…
International Forest Day 2024
The presence of forests influences the availability of pangolins and their survival rate, as forests provide a suitable habitat for some pangolin species such as the Giant Ground Pangolin and White-bellied Pangolin. Forests offer pangolins shelter and protection,..
World Pangolin Day 17th February 2024
Pangolins are unique mammal species whose body is largely covered by scales. Their scales bring mess to their populations as the Asian traditional medicine demand and local beliefs exacerbate the increasing illegal poaching of pangolins from the wild..
Education Swahili Article by Hillary Mrosso on Pangolin Awareness and Conservation in Tanzania
Mambo Yasiyosemwa Kabisa Kuhusu Upekee wa Kakakuona, bonyeza kwenye link hii kusoma makala nzima https://wildlifetanzania.co.tz/mambo-yasiyosemwa-kabisa-kuhusu-upekee-wa-kakakuona/ Muendelezo wa Makala; Bahati nzuri, Taasisi ya Utafiti na Uhifadhi Tanzania, Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO) imeanza kuonyesha njia kwenye jambo hili nyeti. Taasisi..
TRCO at the 14th TAWIRI Scientific Conference December, 2023
Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO) actively fosters collaboration with local, national, and international organizations to advance biodiversity research and conservation. In line with this goal, TRCO participated in the 14th TAWIRI Scientific Conference held at the Arusha..
Pangolin and people for Nature
Pangolins are among the mammal group that are threatened in the world. This is because of their body parts have been used for a variety of uses such as bushmeat, traditional medicines, and other forms of cultural practices…
World Pangolin Day 18-February-2023
We are very glad to share the sighting of a pangolin that was reported by the village communities in one of the villages near the Gombe National Park in Tanzania. Since local people themselves informed wildlife managers to..
Raising awareness in the local communities about Pangolin conservation
The direct involvement of local people who live with pangolins is important for pangolin conservation planning. Their involvement is beneficial because they have knowledge about pangolins based on their expertise and experiences. Tanzania Research and Conservation Organization (TRCO)..