Hunting in Tshopo: Rainforest Ecosystems, Indigenous Knowledge, and Abundant Game Species Geography and Natural Features in Tshopo Tshopo, one of the largest provinces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, is dominated by tropical rainforest and dissected by rivers, including the mighty Congo River and its tributaries such as the Tshopo and Lindi Rivers. The province's terrain is a mix of dense forest, swampy lowlands, and elevated plateaus. These richly biodiverse ecosystems form a crucial part of the Congo Basin—the second-largest rainforest in the world—and provide ideal habitats for numerous game animals. Demographic Profile and Hunting Participation The province is home to a variety of ethnic groups, including the Turumbu, Lokele, and Mbole peoples, many of whom maintain traditional forest-based lifestyles. In these communities, hunting is essential both as a food source and as a cultural rite. With limited access to modern agriculture or formal employment, hunting often pr
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