07 Jul Uganda: Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka Pens Walking With Gorillas About Life As an African Wildlife Vet
Dr. Gladys Kalema Zikusoka's memoir, "Walking with Gorillas", is a testament to her unwavering dedication to wildlife conservation....
05 Jul Tourism conservation takes gorillas from extinction
Gorillas remain the single most important item on Uganda's tourism menu according to the Uganda Tourism Board. ...
07 Jun Uganda’s first wildlife vet Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka champions mountain gorillas
The number of wild mountain gorillas, who are at risk from humans, is increasing for the first time in years. This is thanks to the efforts of conservationists like Uganda's first-ever wildlife veterinarian, Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, who says they are truly gentle giants....
30 May Uganda’s first wildlife vet calls for more gorilla tourism
Dr Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka recalls a cheeky monkey that inspired her younger self to dream big. Today, as the country marks the 30th anniversary of gorilla tourism, she’s a key reason for its success....
26 May VIP book launch for Cookham-celebrated Ugandan conservationist
Borough businesses and schoolchildren supported a VIP book launch for an esteemed Ugandan wildlife vet with a special connection to Cookham in London last week....
26 May A Ugandan vet’s amazing story of her work to save mountain gorillas
The plight of mountain gorillas is well documented. But it's a story with some recent — if qualified — good news. In 2018, as their population topped 1,000, they were removed from the critically endangered list and their status upgraded to just endangered. That positive...