The underused traditional crop Moringa has the potential to impact the widespread problem of malnutrition in sub-Saharan Africa. Traditionally consumed for its nutritional and therapeutic value, Moringa has significant potential for improvement through better use of genetic resources, understanding of its phenology and the factors affecting its nutritional content, and […]
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Human-wildlife conflict – such as crop-raiding by elephants – is becoming a significant socioeconomic and political issue in many African countries such as Gabon. In Gabon, where my research is based, particularly at Lopé National Park, owners of small local farms are complaining of losing more and more crops due […]
The behaviour and life cycles of the largest animals on the planet are incredibly important for the healthy functioning of our planet’s life support systems. Unfortunately, many big species now face extinction due to their value in the illegal wildlife trade, vulnerability to habitat degradation and because they often come into conflict with humans.