Wildmeat in local market. Photo: Axel Fassio/CIFOR
About the research
Unsustainable hunting for wild meat represents the most pressing threat for Yangambi’s wildlife. By studying species’ distribution and abundance, as well as the social and ecological factors that explain these trends, scientists are contributing to the development of sustainable wildlife management alternatives.
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Basua Mwangaza at the pig breeding workshop held in Yangambi - DRC.
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Basua Mwangaza, 38 years, married and with 6 kids, sells bushmeat at the market of Yangambi. With the support of the project, Basua will start breeding pigs. "Selling bushmeat is good to pay for your basic needs but not for more. I had goats once (free) in another village near here and that seemed to me a good business. I'm curious to see with the pigs".
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Group of hunters discussing in Ngazi - DRC.
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Benama Lotange taking pictures in the village of Weko with the new camera provided by the project.
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Basua Mwangaza at the pig breeding workshop held in Yangambi - DRC.
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Pigs in a newly built house in Yangambi - DRC.
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Adisi Eboma's pig house being built in Weko - DRC.
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Yenga Hélène, 35 years, married and with 5 kids, sells bushmeat at the market of Yangambi. With the support of the project, Yenga will start breeding pigs. "Selling bushmeat is not a full time work and benefits are low. I have had pigs (free) in the past and made enough money from them as to pay for my kids' school and buy many things".
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