Take a sneak peek at some incredible wild animals spotted by our camera traps from Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. This unique footage offers a glimpse into the wild, with African elephants, aardvarks and even a giant pangolin spotted!
A herd of stunning African elephants making their way through the vibrant rainforest within Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. Did you know they can communicate with each other up to 10 km away using infrasound? Lots of species use these low frequency vibrations to communicate, and our scientists are studying this with the species under our care.
Peek-a-boo! This curious serval is checking out our camera trap in Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda. These cats are incredible jumpers, able to leap up to 3 meters to catch their prey! Conservation programs are helping to ensure these agile hunters continue to thrive.
Tiny explorer! Meet the Savannah cane rat, a small but mighty Ugandan resident. These rodents play important roles in ecosystems, helping with things like seed dispersal and soil aeration. They are also known for their adaptability and are able to thrive in various habitats: from forests to grasslands.
The elusive aardvark is on the prowl. These nocturnal animals have powerful claws for digging out ants and termites. Aardvarks have an excellent sense of smell to locate their food and can consume up to 50,000 insects in one night!
An incredibly rare sighting! This Endangered giant pangolin met a prickly friend on its walk: a crested porcupine! Pangolins are the only mammals covered in scales and are the most trafficked species in the world. Our team have been studying them for several years across different sites in Uganda to help inform plans to protect them.
Baboon buddies! These young olive baboons are enjoying a playful moment by the stream. Did you know baboons have complex social structures and communicate with over 30 different vocalisations? Like most primates, olive baboons are highly adaptable, living in various habitats from savannahs to forests, and they play a crucial role in their ecosystems by dispersing seeds and controlling insect populations.
Spotted beauty! This magnificent leopard prowls through the underbrush in Uganda. Leopards are known for their incredible strength and can haul prey twice their weight up into trees! Conservationists are working hard to reduce their conflicts with people over livestock, which can be easy meals for a hungry leopard!
Laughing hunter! The spotted hyena is more than its famous giggle. These animals have one of the strongest bites in the animal kingdom and play a crucial role in their ecosystem as scavengers. Through dedicated conservation actions, their populations are seeing positive changes.
