Local communities around the Kalinzu Forest Reserve do not traditionally hunt or consume primates. However, animals such as bush pigs and antelopes are commonly hunted, with hunters using dogs and spears or setting traps in the forest. In particular, traps targeting bush pigs are made of thick steel wire or strands unraveled from metal winch cables. When chimpanzees are caught in these snares, they often cannot free themselves, leading to severe injuries and, in many cases, the loss of fingers, hands, or feet.
Local communities around the Kalinzu Forest Reserve do not traditionally hunt or consume primates. However, animals such as bush pigs and antelopes are commonly hunted, with hunters using dogs and spears or setting traps in the forest. In particular, traps targeting bush pigs are made of thick steel wire or strands unraveled from metal winch cables. When chimpanzees are caught in these snares, they often cannot free themselves, leading to severe injuries and, in many cases, the loss of fingers, hands, or feet.
To prevent such illegal hunting activities, we employ two patrol staff who regularly walk through the forest. They report any sightings of hunters to the National Forestry Authority and remove any traps they find to protect the wildlife.
Snare removers
