At Songolo landing site in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo, catch monitoring shows that most sharks and rays are caught before reaching sexual maturity—before they have had the chance to reproduce. #Sharks #Rays #MarineConservation

Protecting western lowland gorillas in #NouabaléNdoki NP starts with understanding them. At Mondika, teams monitor gorilla groups to study their behaviour, health and social dynamics. From Jan–Aug 2026, over 1,400 hours of observations were conducted. #Gorillas #Conservation

At Wali Bai, the African forest buffalo (Syncerus caffer nanus) was recorded by camera traps before, during and after construction of a new viewing platform in 2026. Even with workers on site, the buffaloes continued to visit the clearing. #NouabaleNdoki #Wildlife

Over the years, monitoring the western lowland gorillas in Nouabalé-Ndoki has provided a better understanding of their lives and the links they have with their habitat. #worldgorilladay #congo #nouabalendoki

At Wali Bai, 18 camera traps installed to assess wildlife use before, during & after the new viewing platform’s construction revealed an unexpected richness of wildlife—day & night. Elephants, buffaloes, gorillas, leopards, golden cats & more. #congo #Wildlife #conservation

In the #LacTélé Community Reserve, scars from fires that occurred more than 15 years ago remain visible in flooded forests. Human-caused fires can gradually transform #forests into savannah, affecting #biodiversity and community activities such as #fishing.

The group of gorillas monitored in Goualougo was 5 times at Dede Baï , where they had come to feed. These small baïs are ideal spots for observing the #gorillas’ feeding behaviour at close quarters. Find out the latest news from the park here: bit.ly/3Tj7Nh1

#Climatechange is gradually altering seasonal patterns & #water levels in the #LacTélé, affecting access to resources & water-dependent activities. Communities are increasingly adapting to these changes while relying on healthy forests, wetlands & peatlands for their resilience.

At #NouabaléNdoki NP Every food item consumed by a #gorilla or #chimpanzee can provide valuable insights into their #ecology, feeding habits, and how they use their #habitat. our teams systematically record every observation of an individual feeding on a particular food item.

At Bomassa, guereza colobus #monkeys (Colobus guereza) can be spotted around the field headquarters. Their presence reflects the quality of the protected #habitats that are essential to the survival of this fully protected #species in #Congo.

Over the past three months, WCS Congo’s #OneHealth Programme trained and refreshed the skills of 24 park rangers in #wildlifehealth surveillance, carcass sampling, #zoonoticdiseases, biosafety and forest hygiene. Read more: bit.ly/4xTNwgM

For the past 25 years, #communities, #conservation teams & partners have been working together to preserve the unique the Lac Télé Community Reserve. Today, however, the challenges are mounting, whether in the form of #climate change, #bushfires or pressure on natural resources

In June 2026, four births were recorded among #elephants monitored at Mbeli Research Site in #NouabaleNdoki NP. However, this good news comes against a backdrop where elephants remain threatened in northern #Congo. #WorldElephantDay #ForestElephants #ElephantConservation

For generations, BaAka #communities have relied on the forest for food, income & traditional knowledge. As #climate change alters ecosystems and resource availability, #agriculture is becoming an important alternative. #IndigenousPeoplesDay #IndigenousPeoples #CongoBasin #Congo

At Wali Bai, conservation is built with communities. On the outskirts of Nouabalé-Ndoki, communities chose to protect the clearing’s surroundings, recognizing its potential for tourism and wildlife observation. A new, larger viewing platform now offers better views of wildlife

On #WorldRangerDay, we celebrate the ecoguards of Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park. Through WCS's #OneHealth training, they help protect #wildlife while contributing to the early detection of #diseases such as #Ebola, safeguarding both nature and #people. #congo #Conservation

Since May 2026, a female forest elephant and her two young have been regularly visiting Mbeli Baï. 🐘 Thanks to long-term identification records, researchers recognised her as Af206, first photographed in 2013. #Conservation #ForestElephants #NouabaleNdoki

The rivers are the #lifeblood of the Lac Télé #Community Reserve. They enable communities to travel, facilitate conservation work and link the various #villages across this vast forested landscape. Check out the latest newsletter from Reserve: bit.ly/3RuIUho

A moment of coexistence at Mbeli Bai, where African buffalo peacefully cross the baï alongside forest elephants. Please read the latest news about Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park : bit.ly/4wdU5dO #congo #conservation #nouabaléndokinationalpark

Why do some chimpanzees carry leaves, branches, or blades of grass on their bodies when there seems to be no obvious benefit? In this photo taken at Goualougo, Adelaida, a subadult female chimpanzee, is seen wearing a leafy branch around her neck. #worldchimpanzeeday