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Chimpanzees Habituated in Uganda to Boost Conservation and Tourism

12/13/2025

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Conservationists in Kibale National Park, Uganda, are habituating chimpanzees to foster human-chimp bonds, supporting tourism and research.
Onesmas Ainebyona, a chimp habituator, has spent four years building trust with an alpha male named Jean.
Kibale is home to over 1,000 chimpanzees and has improved conservation since gaining protected status in 1993.
The habituation process involves following the chimps closely and understanding their behavior, raising public awareness of their plight.

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Conservationists in Kibale National Park, Uganda, are habituating chimpanzees to foster human-chimp bonds, supporting tourism and research.
Onesmas Ainebyona, a chimp habituator, has spent four years building trust with an alpha male named Jean.
Kibale is home to over 1,000 chimpanzees and has improved conservation since gaining protected status in 1993.
The habituation process involves following the chimps closely and understanding their behavior, raising public awareness of their plight.