CEF represented at DRECA

CEF was represented by Robert at DRECA, a high profile specialists workshop organized by the Tropical Biology Association (TBA) and a number of regional Universities.  DRECA is a three year project funded by the EU's ACP Science and Technology Programme intended to improve Africa's contribution to the body of science. This time participants were sharpened in skills particularly; proposal writing and fundraising for science related projects. The workshop started on 22nd June and ended on 25th June 2010 at Royal Suits in Kampala Uganda. Robert shall also participate in the next workshop specifically on writing research papers for leading science Journals.  Big thanks for the full sponsorship.

FUN AT THE ZOO

A few days ago we had a nice time at the Uganda wild life Education Centre (formerly known as Zoo) at Entebbe. Lots of good changes have already been made. In my view, the happiest animals were the two beautiful lionesses and the majestic lion. Chimpanzees were not as charming as usual. The buffalos looked so healthy just as did the Zebra and as usual the proud Peacock and the elegant Crane. I can't comment on the snakes... Bravo to management.

It was evident that the camels at the center are over worked. One of them cried for all the time we spent there yet the steward kept beating it up to move. This is perhaps because many people want to climb and enjoy the camel ride. Can they try to double or triple the charge per person on peak days? I think this would let management to continue fetching the money but save the animal from being over worked. We later attended the public talk about climate change and potential impacts on biodiversity and livelihood organised by Nature Uganda.