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Rwanda's gorilla conservation affirms need for robust wildlife policies

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Gorilla naming ceremony in Rwanda will be on October 18, 2024. [Courtesy]

The success of conservation, which is a global endeavour, hinges on small meaningful actions within communities. These efforts are not always grand but are often rooted in cultural traditions that have been passed down through generations.

A prime example is Rwanda's Kwita Izina, a gorilla naming ceremony that demonstrates how local customs can evolve into significant conservation practices.

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