In a world, wildlife researchers have grabbed and published a photo of one of the most endangered African animals – a rare and relatively unknown antelope called Upemba Lechwe.
The researchers carried out an air survey in the Kamalondo depression, an area in the southern Democratic Republic of Congo, which only discovered 10 of the antelopes – point out that their population is less than 100.
Tell how the photo was taken, Manuel Weber, Who directed the survey and the subsequent researchthe BBC said that it was “extremely nerve -wracking”, but it was “relieved” to get the picture.
In contrast to other antelopes in the area, the Upemba Lechwe are known for the lack of dark stripes on the legs. Say researchers.
They also differ on their shoulders due to the lack of dark spots.
The area in which the Upemba Lechwe was found is “a magical place in terms of biological diversity,” said Weber.
However, he warned that it is an “incredibly challenging” environment in terms of preservation.
He said several problems, including increasing the human population, fishing and hunting, ecology are “in danger”.
Published in a press release on The Upemba National Park websiteMr. Weber, described the species as “margin”.
The fact that the Upemba Lechwe is still “is still exceptional,” added Mr. Weber, but warned that they will “disappear” without “urgent protection”.
“This can be our only chance to save this way.”
According to the study published in the African Journal of Ecology, this was the first attempt to examine the species for more than 50 years.
The photo was taken on the second and last day of the air measurement and led through the windows of a Cessna aircraft, said Mr. Weber of the BBC.
“It was only a few seconds before running.”
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