Monday, September 7, 2026

Tag: Ivory coast

Leprosy found in wild chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau and Ivory Coast

Leprosy has been discovered in chimpanzees in Cantanhez National Park in Guinea-Bissau and Taï National Park in Ivory Coast.

Elephants almost extinct in Ivory Coast: only 500 left

Elephants face extinction in Ivory Coast. Because of deforestation, urbanization and poaching, there are fewer than 500 elephants.

Ivory Coast opens first protected marine area to save sharks and turtles

Ivory Coast opened its first protected marine area on Monday to protect sharks and turtles from overfishing near the West African country's coastline.