Dr. Travelling Luo

One of the most fascinating finds.. so this is what am currently reading. A 1923 study of the Lango people of north-central Uganda by British colonial officer Herbert Driberg who narrates the origins and history of the group. #ExploreUganda #Lango #Luo #booklover #BookTwitter

We all love desert tortoises, but if you ever encounter one in the wild, please leave it alone. If a tortoise is scared, it will void its bladder, potentially losing a year's worth of fluids that it needs to survive.

Yesterday, the Uganda Wildlife Authority launched the State of Wildlife Resources in Uganda report at its headquarters. The report highlighted key figures and trends in wildlife populations. Showing both growth and areas of concern, including updates on endangered species. It also shed light on the impact of demographic changes and expanding human settlement on wildlife habitats. A strong focus was placed on efforts to address human-wildlife conflict and promote sustainable coexistence. An important milestone in tracking progress, understanding challenges, and shaping the future of conservation in Uganda. #ConservingForGenerations

Key highlights from the State of Wildlife Resources report. - Uganda’s wildlife story is one of resilience and recovery. Latest national surveys show: • Buffaloes up from 32,235 to 41,548 • Rhinos up from 43 to 61 • Chimpanzees up from 5,072 to 6,075 • Zebras up from 17,762 to 20,942 • Topis more than doubled from 1,805 to 3,809 #StateOfWildlifeUG

Uganda's wildlife & timber forensics capacity has a new home, following today's opening at @UWEC_EntebbeZoo of 🇺🇬 Wildlife & Timber Forensics Laboratory. Set up with EU🇪🇺 support through our #EUandUganda Forest Partnership, the lab's mandate has expanded to include DNA analysis.

Uganda’s wildlife sector shows recovery amid new challenges #NTVNews ntv.co.ug/news/ugandas-w…

Your Excellency, we have guided and tasked agricultural agencies managing government stock farms to breed, multiply, and provide resilient, high-quality stock for farmers, in addition to this vaccine. ~ Hon. Frank K Tumwebaze

PHOTOS: H. E. @KagutaMuseveni will preside over the launch of the NARO Anti-tick Vaccine and commission the production facility at the National Livestock Resources Research Institute in Nakyesasa Village along Gayaza–Zirobwe Road. 📸: @MawejjeGeoffrey #NBSUpdates

UWA launches Uganda Wildlife Forensics Laboratory. UWA has launched the Uganda Wildlife Forensics Laboratory @UWEC_EntebbeZoo Handed over by United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime with TRACE support, the lab strengthens forensic capacity to support investigations, prosecutions, and convictions of wildlife crimes. A major step in protecting Uganda’s biodiversity.

Habitat loss is a silent threat. With Uganda's human population growing, lion migration corridors have been blocked. Our strategic plan focuses on restoring these key habitats and securing open landscapes so our lions have the space they need to roam and breed. #HumanWildlifeConflict

There has been a notable increase in populations of key wildlife species in Uganda, including Ugandan kobs, buffaloes, impalas, elephants, and zebras. In addition, Uganda Wildlife Authority is actively working to boost the numbers of rhinos and lions through targeted conservation and management efforts. For more detailed information, please refer to the State of Wildlife Resources Report available on our website . #StateOfWildlifeResources

UWA Board Chair- Prof.James Kalema calls for a review of the Uganda Wildlife Act to improve impact, emphasizing the need for real-time data. He says the State of Wildlife Resources Report will guide tourism planning and conservation by helping Uganda better understand seasonal wildlife population trends. #StateOfWildlifeResources

@ASIANZUBLESSIN1 😂😂😂😂 and the migration apparently

@MChagara Did we miss the memo? 😂😂

First time hearing about gorillas in Mubende..... You learn something new daily

Prime Minister @R_Nabbanja has directed that Bugoma Central Forest Reserve in Kikuube District be handed to the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities to prevent further encroachment and degradation. Link: youtu.be/zVuIOBl0IyY #UBCNews | #UBCUpdates

Walking through the compound that houses the Kasubi Tombs, the main path leads to what should be an entrance. But it ends at one of the layers of thatch covering the 25-foot structure known as Muzibu Azala Mpanga. It looks like a giant basket turned upside down. If it weren’t for the rows of shoes laid neatly outside, you’d never know there was a way in. cnn.it/3QeESJn

UWA recruitment at Katungulu Park Headquarters in Queen Elizabeth National Park has drawn a huge turnout, with 1,185 shortlisted candidates reporting for registration. Officials say the exercise remains calm, organized, and corruption-free, with leaders emphasizing fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity for all applicants. #RangerRecruitment

Did you know? Chimpanzees can wage “civil wars” over territory and mates: a natural part of their complex social life. In Kibale National Park, it’s normal and doesn’t affect tourism - Justice Twebisgwa explains. #UBCUpdates

We must protect environment For years, encroachment on wetlands and lake shores has steadily eroded the ecological integrity of our natural resources bit.ly/4mHWHMT?utm_me…  #MonitorUpdates

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Kenyan engineer Joseph Nguthiru turns water hyacinth into biodegradable plastic, reducing mosquito breeding grounds, cutting plastic waste, and creating green jobs for the community.