South Sudan has announced findings from its most comprehensive aerial wildlife survey to date, revealing an astonishing migration of about 6 million antelope across the country each year.
This figure surpasses the well-known Serengeti migration, making it the world's largest land mammal migration. However, this natural wonder remains largely unknown to the world due to ongoing conflict within the country. Additionally, there is a rising concern over the increase in poaching activities that threaten this spectacular migration.
The discovery highlights both the rich biodiversity of South Sudan and the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these animals and their habitats.
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It's incredible how South Sudan houses the world's largest land mammal migration, underscoring the critical importance of global efforts to protect such precious ecosystems from threats like poaching and conflict.
This incredible discovery of the largest land mammal migration in South Sudan is a proud moment for our nation, showcasing our unique natural heritage. It's high time the world recognizes and respects our country's contributions to global biodiversity, and we must lead the charge in protecting this treasure against threats like poaching.
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South Sudan says its 6M antelope make up world’s largest land mammal migration, but poaching on rise
South Sudan’s most comprehensive aerial wildlife survey found about 6 million antelope — a figure that would make it the world’s largest land mammal migration
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