Q&A: Uganda’s first wildlife vet wants to change world

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Speed read Named Champion of the Earth by UNEP Neighbour’s pet monkey sparked interest in primates Works to protect Uganda’s mountain gorillas In Uganda’s forest communities, tension and conflict with wildlife can be common. Hear more about Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka’s amazing adventures with gorillas in this episode of SciDev.Net podcast Africa Science Focus As a zoonotic disease expert, how have you been able to inculcate your research in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and ensure that the animals are safe in their habitats? [...]I wanted to contribute to conservation beyond being a vet, by setting up an NGO [Conservation Through Public Health] that also supports the communities.