Endangered species that would suffer if DR Congo opens its national parks to oil drilling

Nduta Waweru July 17, 2018

Endangered species that would suffer if DR Congo opens its national parks to oil drilling

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Congo Peacock

Known locally as the mbulu, the Congo peacock is a species of peafowl native to the Congo Basin.  The fowl has been classified as vulnerable due to its reducing numbers as a result of the ongoing habitat loss through mining, shifting cultivation and logging.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: July 17, 2018

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