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

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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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