All articles tagged with #central africa
A recent assessment estimates over 145,000 African forest elephants, primarily in Central Africa, with improved DNA-based survey techniques providing more accurate counts. While poaching has decreased and conservation efforts in countries like Gabon are showing positive results, threats from habitat loss and human-elephant conflicts remain, emphasizing the need for continued protection and habitat connectivity.
Scientists have analyzed fossils from Central Africa, including a skull and limb bones, which suggest that a human ancestor walked upright approximately 7 million years ago, shedding light on the origins of humanity.
A study by the University of Zurich reveals that Central African hunter-gatherer groups had extensive social networks and cultural exchanges long before the advent of agriculture, preserving ancient cultural diversity. The research, which analyzed genetic data, musical instruments, and specialized vocabulary, shows that these interactions influenced the genetic, linguistic, and cultural traits of these populations, highlighting deep-rooted cultural networking in the region.