Last week, we were honored to welcome Dr. Christophe Ntakirutimana and Bernard Ndayisaba of the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association (RWCA) to Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, alongside our own Dr. Lynn Von Hagen, Africa Conservation Program Director at DZCA. Together, they gathered to discuss one of conservation's most complex challenges: human-crane coexistence, and the collaborative research DZCA and RWCA are developing together in Rwanda. 🌍 RWCA's work centers on the African grey crowned crane, a regal species that once faced an 80% population decline. By reducing the illegal pet trade and employing local Community Conservation Champions to help with monitoring, RWCA has been turning the tide for this remarkable bird and the megafauna that share its landscape. This visit is the latest chapter in a growing partnership that reflects our shared commitment to wildlife conservation in Africa and beyond. We are deeply grateful for the dedication and expertise that Dr. Christo...