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South Sudan's Boma and Badingilo National Parks to Gain World Heritage Status
WHY IT MATTERS
This designation will help protect the area's unique ecosystem and the migratory birds that rely on it, ensuring the continued survival of these species and the ecosystem as a whole.
What happened
The Boma and Badingilo national parks in South Sudan are expected to receive World Heritage status, which will benefit the large flocks of migratory birds that congregate in the area. The parks are part of a massive interconnected ecosystem of wetlands, swamps, woodlands, and grassy plains, home to an estimated 6 million antelopes.
The area is a haven for migratory species, including African openbills and Abdim's storks, which feed on an abundance of invertebrate food produced by the wetlands. The onset of the rains in April brings a remarkable avian spectacle, with storks appearing in vast flocks.
The parks are managed by African Parks in partnership with the South Sudanese government.
PRIMARY SOURCES
World Heritage status for South Sudan parks will be a boon for the birds
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