Gallery forests along the Likouala-aux-Herbes River protect riverbanks from erosion and provide habitat for many water birds. But bushfires threaten these ecosystems. Nearly 3 hectares are now being restored with native tree species, combining scientific and local knowledge.

The vast swamp forests of LacTélé are home to the Allen’s swamp monkey (Allenopithecus nigroviridis). Recorded in several camera-trap during the 2022–23 NdokiLikouala landscape survey, this little-known Central African primate is closely associated with swamp & flooded forests.

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