Emmanuel De Merode
Emmanuel De Merode is the director of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a position he has held since 2008. He is an advocate for conservation and wildlife protection, particularly in the face of challenges such as poaching and civil unrest. De Merode has played a crucial role in efforts to restore the hippo population in the park, which was severely diminished due to previous conflicts and illegal hunting. Recently, he was in the news after announcing the tragic deaths of at least 50 hippos and other large animals due to anthrax poisoning in the park.
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North Macedonia:
Emmanuel de Merode is the director of Virunga National Park and speaks about the resilience of the park against numerous threats.
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Israel:
Emmanuel de Merode is the anthropologist and conservationist managing Virunga National Park.
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Portugal:
Emmanuel De Merode is the director of Virunga National Park and is involved in the efforts to manage the situation regarding the poisoned hippos.
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Paraguay:
Emmanuel de Merode indicated that about fifty hippos died due to anthrax in Virunga National Park.
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Guyana:
Emmanuel De Merode is the director of Virunga National Park and confirmed the deaths of the hippos due to anthrax poisoning.
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