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Murchison Falls Protected Areas
Proportion of the area of the contribution comprising Key Biodiversity Areas: 10.2%
Murchison Falls Protected Area is of great conservation significance due to its diverse ecosystems and abundant wildlife. It is home to key species including African elephants, lions, Nile crocodiles, Rothschild's giraffes, and hippos. The protected area's biodiversity and ecological value make it a hotspot for conservation efforts in Uganda. Its successful conservation history and sustainable tourism practices contribute to the preservation of flora and fauna while benefiting local communities.
Potential conservation benefits in saving biodiversity
Potential reduction of species extinction risk resulting from threat abatement actions
The chart below represents the relative disaggregation of the selected contribution's total potential opportunity for reducing global species extinction risk through taking actions to abate different threats to species within its boundaries. The percentages refer to the amount of the total opportunity that could potentially be achieved through abating that particular threat.