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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87583, member: 27"] A first-ever census just confirmed 426 chimpanzees calling one of Africa's most famous gorilla parks home. The census breakdown [LIST] [*]Bwindi Impenetrable National Park officially hosts 426 chimpanzees. [*]The Jane Goodall Institute Uganda led the count between May and September 2025. [*]Uganda Wildlife Authority and the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration partnered on it. [*]Results dropped on 24 February 2026 at UWA headquarters in Kampala. [/LIST] Why Bwindi matters even more [LIST] [*]The park already shelters nearly half the world's remaining mountain gorillas. [*]Its UNESCO World Heritage status just got extra weight behind it. [*]Forest elephants, monkeys, and hundreds of bird species share that ecosystem. [*]Confirmed chimp populations make Bwindi a dual-primate stronghold. [/LIST] Threats still looming [LIST] [*]Agriculture, settlement, and illegal logging keep chewing away at surrounding forests. [*]Chimps wander into farmland near park boundaries, sparking community tension. [*]Snares meant for other animals accidentally injure chimpanzees. [*]Conservation only works when local communities see tangible benefits. [/LIST] Key figures behind the effort [LIST] [*]Minister Martin Mugarra Bahinduka officially launched the results. [*]UWA Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi pushed for evidence-based management. [*]Rangers patrol the forest daily to curb illegal activity. [*]The Jane Goodall Institute brings decades of global chimp-research expertise. [/LIST] Tourism and community payoff [LIST] [*]Chimp trekking at Bwindi joins Kibale, Budongo, and Kyambura Gorge as top spots. [*]Park entrance fees funnel revenue into schools, health centers, and local projects. [*]Visitors get one hour observing chimps after a one-to-four-hour trek. [*]Community buy-in stays critical for long-term protection efforts. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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