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The role of conservation communication in bridging awareness gaps in East Africa

Festus Lyorah with 2Baba, one of Africa's legendary musicians on World Reptile Day, which recognizes reptiles' unique role in the ecosystem. [Courtesy]

East Africa is celebrated for its iconic wildlife and breathtaking natural spaces, unlike other African regions except South Africa. From Kenya's Maasai Mara to Rwanda's Volcanoes, Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, and Tanzania's Serengeti, these places are a treasure trove of biodiversity, vast sources of nature-based tourism and economic sustenance for host communities close to national parks.

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