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Mozambique Biologist Advocates Bat Conservation in Gorongosa

4/1/2026

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Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela is a molecular biologist from Beira, Mozambique, studying bats and guano in Gorongosa National Park.
The park has faced severe wildlife loss due to civil war and overharvesting.
Chomela's research emphasizes the ecological role of bats in pest control and agriculture.
He collaborates with local communities to promote sustainable guano harvesting and educate people about bats to counter negative beliefs.

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Story summary

Raúl da Silva Armando Chomela is a molecular biologist from Beira, Mozambique, studying bats and guano in Gorongosa National Park.
The park has faced severe wildlife loss due to civil war and overharvesting.
Chomela's research emphasizes the ecological role of bats in pest control and agriculture.
He collaborates with local communities to promote sustainable guano harvesting and educate people about bats to counter negative beliefs.