Species Conservation

Lake Natron, Lesser Flamingos, and the Fragile Balance of Water Chemistry: A Story of Life and Survival

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…

Alkaline Miracles: Studying Life on the Edge at Lake Natron

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…

Vulture conservation in Makao WMA

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…

Addressing the Illegal Killing of Birds (IKB)

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…

Grey Crowned Crane conservation in Kagera Wetlands

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…

Grey Crowned Crane conservation in West Kilimanjaro

The slopes of Mount Meru and West Kilimanjaro are one of the important Grey Crowned Crane habitats outside protected areas in Northern Tanzania. In these areas, Nature Tanzania is working with communities, including livestock keepers and farmers, to protect the…
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