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Mozambique Establishes Protected Haven for Africa’s Famed ‘Butterfly Forest’
Photo: Lazaro Mbaila / Unsplash
A new government decree has officially designated 23,000 acres of Mount Mabu as a community conservation area in Mozambique. The landmark protection preserves one of southern Africa's wettest ecosystems, safeguarding a delicate sanctuary that is home to more than 200 butterfly species.
A new government decree has officially designated 23,000 acres of Mount Mabu as a community conservation area in Mozambique. The landmark protection preserves one of southern Africa’s wettest ecosystems, safeguarding a delicate sanctuary that is home to more than 200 butterfly species.