Valentin Omasoombo Wotoko Boeken

Set between the Lomako and Yokokala rivers, the Lomaoko-Yokokala Wildlife Reserve is a vital ecological area established in 2006, covering 3.625 km². It is home to the Kitawalists, a religious group challenging the Congolese state's authority. The reserve boasts diverse habitats and supports various wildlife, including 23 large mammal species, with 8 fully protected. However, agriculture and hunting by locals pose threats to its biodiversity. The reserve serves as a natural laboratory for studying ecology and managing biodiversity, featuring bonobos, Congolese peacocks, and forest elephants.

La Riserva Naturale di Lomaoko-Yokokala, creata nel 2006, copre 3.625 km² nel nord della Repubblica Democratica del Congo. Abitata dai kitawalisti, presenta habitat diversificati e almeno 23 specie di grandi mammiferi. Tuttavia, l'agricoltura e la caccia minacciano la biodiversità, rendendola un importante laboratorio ecologico.