After configuring your camera in the Nouabale-Ndoki National ParkAn extent of 4,000 square kilometers (1,545 square miles) of the tropical plains forest in the northern part of the Congo Republic, photographer Will Burrard-Lucas has captured superb photos of the elusive fauna.
“For me, the ultimate thrill is to photograph the predators”, Burrard-Lucas said Mongabay. “It was an incredible moment when I returned to a camera and I found a photo of the most impressive male leopard that I have ever seen!”
THE Biodiversity in the region is rich – 450 species of mammals, 15,000 plant species and 1,150 species of birds roam the second largest tropical region of the tropical forest in the world, according to interactive countries. Burrard-Lucas installed four cameras in the National Park. These camera traps provide valuable research on status and threats to wildlife populations, especially those in danger.
Elephants of the African forest are among the species in danger criticizing in the region that the cameras have managed to capture. Other delicious creatures taken in action – often at night – include duikers, water chevots, giant pangolins, etc.
Seraphin Ngouna, a staff member of one of the Nouabale-Ndoki search sites, said in Mongabay“” These photos are incredible; I am really happy that thanks to these cameras, we can take pictures of the animals which are very difficult to spot. “”
Without intervention, as an interaction reduced with humans or the protection of housing, the next step for endangered species can be extinction. However, such a frank photograph can help researchers and governments document in danger and how to help. This benefits the whole world, because a mixture of different species of the plant and animal kingdom creates healthy biodiversity for a functional ecosystem.
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The superb photos of the Congo were a success in the comments. “Absolutely brilliant photo”, a person said. “Bravo all involved in this project.” Another do“It’s incredible.”
Publisher’s note: A previous version of this article has poorly identified the Nouabalu-Nndoki National Park as in the Democratic Republic of Congo, rather than the Republic of Congo. It has been updated to reflect the right location.
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