In Senegal’s Kedougou region, local communities are choosing wildlife conservation over hazardous gold mining. By becoming eco-guides, former miners protect endangered western chimpanzees while earning a stable income. This shift preserves vital habitats and ensures a safer, sustainable future for both people and nature.
(c) Fabiana Rizzi
(c) Fabiana Rizzi

Chimpancés de Senegal: del trabajo en las minas al turismo natural

AFRICA NEWS

En la región de Kedougou, comunidades locales cambian la minería de oro por la conservación. Al formarse como guías, antiguos mineros protegen al chimpancé occidental y aseguran ingresos estables. Este cambio preserva hábitats vitales y garantiza un futuro seguro y sostenible para las personas y la fauna silvestre.

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