Species Conservation

The Kagera wetlands in northwestern Tanzania, a wide area of papyrus, reeds, and open water, teem with life and serve as a crucial habitat and resource for local communities. Within this lush landscape, the Grey Crowned Crane stands out, with…

By Akshita Rabdiya, Nature Tanzania Nestled in the arid heart of northern Tanzania, Lake Natron is one of East Africa’s most extraordinary ecological marvels. Seemingly hostile and alien in appearance, this soda lake is, in fact, the birthplace of life…

By Akshita Rabdiya, Nature Tanzania Under the blinding sun, with temperatures soaring past 42°C, and in the face of torrential rains and high-altitude winds that sweep across the East African Rift Valley, our team continues its daily vigil at the…

The Serengeti ecosystem is an important stronghold for vultures, but belief-based killings through poisoning are having catastrophic effects on their populations. With funding from the Darwin Initiative (29-013), we are engaging traditional healers to address this conservation challenge.Whether soaring majestically…

Birds are the best indicators of ecosystem health with some of them migrating between Europe and Africa every year. However, during migration, most of them are targeted and killed by local communities, mainly for food and as a source of…

The endangered Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) is experiencing threats in its range, resulting in a rapid population decline. In Tanzania, less than 1,000 individuals are estimated to remain in the wild, although the actual numbers might be low, demanding…