Jacob's story is one of extraordinary resilience.
After surviving poaching snares, a buffalo attack, poisoning, and the loss of a leg, Jacob has become a symbol of hope for Africa's lions. Now, his journey is being brought to the screen in Nine Lives.
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Updates!!
Dr. Bashir Ajer- representing the Minister of @MTWAUganda as Chief Guest at the 1st National #Biodiversity and #conservation#Research , emphasized the need to keep the fire of knowledge burning by ensuring that research findings are widely shared through publications and integrated into the structures of the Ministry and UWA.
He noted that evidence without adaptation changes nothing and called for stronger links between research, policy, and practice. He commended researchers and academicians for generating critical knowledge that informs conservation and sustainable development.
He reaffirmed the Government's commitment to supporting research, innovation, ecosystem restoration, and evidence-based conservation, stressing that research must ultimately translate into action and impact.
Updates!!
The 1st National biodiversity and conservation Research symposium.
"We cannot protect what we do not understand. Advancing genetic research, scientific innovation, and global collaboration is essential to halt biodiversity loss, restore degraded landscapes, and secure a sustainable future for life on Earth”says UWA-Board Chair, Dr. James Kalema during his presentation this morning.
#ConservationThroughEducation
#ConservingForGeneration
PICTORIAL: The Mbale Wildlife Conservation Education Centre has been officially opened to the public free of charge after completion of the first phase of wildlife translocation by @ugwildlife#UBCUpdates. .
UWA – Ishasha
We are privileged to share the exciting news of a newborn lion cub in Ishasha. We sighted the cub today in good health while it was feeding alongside the pride on a fresh kill.
This is a wonderful sight and a positive sign for the continued conservation of lions in the Ishasha sector. We look forward to watching this young cub grow and thrive in the wild.
#ConservingForGenerations
UWA to open a regional zoo in Eastern Uganda (UWEC–Mbale Zoo)
UWA has begun relocating wildlife to Uganda’s first regional satellite zoo in Mbale. So far, lions, a zebra, a waterbuck, an ostrich, and peacocks are thriving in their new home.
The project will bring wildlife conservation and education closer to communities across Eastern Uganda.
Looking forward to the official opening on 12th June 2026.
Keep lockedon for more updates
#ConservingForGenerations
After successfully completing the Adult and Pediatric First Aid Training conducted in accordance with the American Red Cross guidelines I can ably use the practical skills in Emergency response; Patient assessment; CPR; Handling first aid situations for both adults and children.
UWA and UWRTC invite researchers, conservationists and innovators to submit abstracts for the National Biodiversity & Conservation Research Symposium 2026, under the theme; “Biodiversity Under Threat: Science, Innovation and Collaborative Responses”
Deadline is 22nd May 2026
Last week Bosco and Winfred from the Kyambura Lion Monitoring Team spotted Tibu and Jill mating in the Mweya Peninsula.
This area was previously dominated by the older males, Biko and Sankara, who have not been seen for over six months now.
Read more here.
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@nbstv@SsewajjeF@nbstv ; you are so disappointing- awhole national tv giving wrong news and un filtered . A big No No No - you are painting a wrong idea
THE UNTAMED REALITY.
Moments like these remind us that survival in the wild is never guaranteed. Strength, strategy, and timing define every encounter. Even the most armored and resilient creatures can fall prey to the keen eyes .#Martialeagle#wildlifeconservation