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Line 10: − + − + − + + + − Loango National Park is located in the south west of Gabon and borders the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of a mosaic of different habitat types varying from marine, coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, coastal forest, secondary and primary forest and open savannah. It is ecologically distinct from other long-term chimpanzee sites thereby providing the rare opportunity to enable unique insights into chimpanzees’ behavioral plasticity (REF)). In addition to central chimpanzees, the National park is also home to western low-land gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''), forest buffaloes (''Syncerus caffer''), forest elephants (''Loxodonta cyclotis'') as well as several resident and migratory bird species, such as rosy bee-eaters (''Merops malimbicus'') (REF). − [[File: chimpanzees loango trail.png | 400px | thumb| right | © Lara Southern]] Line 29:
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= Summary = <!-- An overview of the site, with one sentence for each section. May include a site map -->
= Summary = <!-- An overview of the site, with one sentence for each section. May include a site map -->
[[File: chimpanzee loango woods.jpg | 400px | thumb| right | © Lara Southern]]
[[File: chimpanzee loango woods.jpg | 500px | thumb| right | © Lara Southern]]
* Central chimpanzees (''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'') & western lowland gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'') are present in Loango National Park.
* Central chimpanzees (''Pan troglodytes troglodytes'') & western lowland gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla'') are present in Loango National Park.
* The population sizes are unknown.
* The population sizes are unknown.
* The population trends are unknown.
* The population trends are unknown.
* The site has a total size of 1,550 km².
* The site has a total size of 1,550 km².
* Key threats to great apes are
* Key threats to great apes include poaching, disturbance due to tourism and human presence and oil exploration.
* Conservation activities have focused on
* Conservation activities have focused on anti-poaching patrols and involving local communities in research activities.
* OPTIONAL: SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
* OPTIONAL: SPECIAL CHARACTERISTICS
= Site characteristics = <!-- A paragraph summary of physical and geographic aspects of the site, and a table of key information -->
= Site characteristics = <!-- A paragraph summary of physical and geographic aspects of the site, and a table of key information -->
[[File: chimpanzees loango trail.png | 500px | thumb| right | © Lara Southern]]
Loango National Park is located in the south west of Gabon and borders the Atlantic Ocean. It consists of a mosaic of different habitat types varying from marine, coastal lagoons, mangrove swamps, coastal forest, secondary and primary forest and open savannah. It is ecologically distinct from other long-term chimpanzee sites thereby providing the rare opportunity to enable unique insights into chimpanzees’ behavioral plasticity (REF). In addition to central chimpanzees, the national park is also home to western low-land gorillas (''Gorilla gorilla gorilla''), forest buffaloes (''Syncerus caffer''), forest elephants (''Loxodonta cyclotis''), as well as several resident and migratory bird species, such as rosy bee-eaters (''Merops malimbicus'') (REF).
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Loango National Park'''
'''Table 1. Basic site information for Loango National Park'''
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{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" class="basic-information"
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|Coordinates
|Coordinates
|-2.118840 S, 9.605397 E
| -2.118840 S, 9.605397 E
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|Designation
|Designation
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|Habitat types <!-- List IUCN Habitat Classification 3.0 categories present (without number), see link below -->
|Habitat types <!-- List IUCN Habitat Classification 3.0 categories present (without number), see link below -->
|Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, Subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation above high tide level, Subtropical/tropical swamp, Coastal Saline Lagoons/Marine Lakes
|Subtropical/tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical/tropical mangrove vegetation above high tide level, subtropical/tropical swamp, coastal saline lagoons/marine lakes
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|}
[https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/habitat-classification-scheme IUCN habitat categories] [[Site designations]]
[https://www.iucnredlist.org/resources/habitat-classification-scheme IUCN habitat categories] [[Site designations]]
|Low
|Low
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|Signs of poacher trails in the far North of the territory.
|Signs of poacher trails in the far North of the territory (REF).
|Ongoing (2021)
|Ongoing (2021)
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|-
In 2005 the first research camp was set up as a Pan African Programme (PanAf) study site, and this later became the Ozouga camp and base of the Loango Chimpanzee Project. The establishment of this site ensures the continued presence of researchers in the study area, which, at other sites, has been shown to have a positive influence on local chimpanzee densities (Campbell et al. 2011).
In 2005 the first research camp was set up as a Pan African Programme (PanAf) study site, and this later became the Ozouga camp and base of the Loango Chimpanzee Project. The establishment of this site ensures the continued presence of researchers in the study area, which, at other sites, has been shown to have a positive influence on local chimpanzee densities (Campbell et al. 2011).
There is a strong connection and collaboration between the local people, primarily of the Miene (Myene) ethnicity, and the research site. At present, five permanent eco-guides native to the area are employed. Their direct involvement at this research site make them important stakeholders for the future of the park and the livelihood of those living around it. Additionally, educational programs and activities have been conducted in the village that borders the Northern edge of the park; these were performed in partnership with WCS.
There is a strong connection and collaboration between the local people, primarily of the Miene (Myene) ethnicity, and the research site. At present, five permanent eco-guides native to the area are employed. Their direct involvement at this research site make them important stakeholders for the future of the park and the livelihood of those living around it. Additionally, educational programs and activities have been conducted in the village that borders the Northern edge of the park; these were performed in partnership with WCS (Southern pers. comm.).
'''Table 4. Conservation activities in Loango National Park'''
'''Table 4. Conservation activities in Loango National Park'''
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|1. Residential & commercial development
|1. Residential & commercial development
|Specific activity OR Not reported
|Not reported
|Description
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|Year of activity
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|2. Agriculture & aquaculture
|2. Agriculture & aquaculture
|10. Education & Awareness
|10. Education & Awareness
|10.2. Involve local community in primate research and conservation management
|10.2. Involve local community in primate research and conservation management
|The Loango Chimpanzee project recruits members of the local community as guides who are trained to collect data since 2006.
|The Loango Chimpanzee project has recruited members of the local community as guides who are trained to collect data since 2006.
|Ongoing (2021)
|Ongoing (2021)
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|-
=External links=
=External links=
[[The Loango Chimpanzee Project in Gabon https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIzPMJDgXE]]<br>
[[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chIzPMJDgXE The Loango Chimpanzee Project in Gabon]] <br>
===Relevant datasets===
===Relevant datasets===