Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest 30% of their diet is leaves

Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest

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September 24th 2010
I recently trekked the chimps in Kibale Forest National Park. It was my 6th trek and by far my best chimp encounter. We arrived the night before and were notified by the camp staff, that we'd just missed the chimps as they moved through the back of the camp. We were staying at Primate Lodge, (not very good this time and I dont recommend it till the standards improve) which is located a mere 3 mi ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Fort Portal

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more