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On the road to "Camp Boye", an eco-tourism camp of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), located in the heart of the rainforest in the Taï National Park, named after the city of Taï which lies between its western boundary and the Cavally River, bein

Christophe Boesch, a Franco-Swiss primatologist, takes a break in the forest of Taï on the way to "Camp Boyé" one of the 2 eco-camp of the National Park of Taï, in Ivory Coast. Since 1997, he is the director of the Department of Primatology at the M

Two eco-guides of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) in the Tai tropical forest, in Tai National Park. They are responsible for the observation, location and census of chimpanzees.

A group composed by an eco-guide, Thierry Fabien, coordinator for all activities of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) in Taï and porters walking in the forest of Taï, en route to "Camp Boyé", a camp located in the heart of the rainforest.

Christophe Boesch, primatologist, crosses a small river in the forest of Taï on the way of "Camp Boyé" one of the 2 eco-camp of the National Park of Taï, in Ivory Coast. It rained recently. The trails are muddy and regularly cut by small springs and

Christophe Boesch, a Franco-Swiss primatologist, presented a demonstration of walnut breaking to eco-guides of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation, which he founded in 2000. Since 1976, he has been conducting research in the Taï National Park. Taï chimp

An eco-guide of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), takes notes on the monkeys that she sees above her head in the canopy, in the tropical forest of Tai, in the National Park. Like any person entering primate territory, she wears a surgical mask s

The heat is intense and the humidity suffocating in the rainy forest of Tai. Christophe Boesch, a Franco-Swiss primatologist who has been doing research on chimpanzees since 1976 and an eco-guide of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), observe the

At the entrance of "Camp Boyé", an eco-camp of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) in the middle of the tropical forest of Taï, the eco-guides let their boots dry, head down to prevent any insect or snake to nest inside. To avoid contamination from

At the entrance of "Camp Boyé", an eco-camp of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) in the middle of the tropical forest of Taï, eco-guides tries to dry their clothes. The humidity is extremely high in the forest. Everything dries really slowly, if

In the middle of the clearing pruned in the heart of the tropical forest to build "Camp Boyé", the cook takes a break and lazes in the sun. There are two small eco-camps in the region, one managed by the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) "Camp Boyé"

In the clearing in the middle of the tropical forest where "Camp Boyé" is located, an eco-camp run by the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), an eco guide lyes in a hammock in front of the tents row where its colleagues and he spend the nights. Behind

The "Camp Boyé" luxury tent, an eco-camp managed by the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF) in the middle of the Taï rainforest, is a two and a half hour walk from the edge of the forest. There are two small eco-camps in the region, one managed by the

Around "Camp Boyé", an ecotourism campground managed by the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF), located in the heart of the rainforest in the Taï National Park, named after the town of Taï, which lies between its western boundary and the river Cavally

On the outskirts of the village of Guiglo, charcoal kilns, fueled by wood waste from the forestry industry smoke. The charcoal thus obtained will be sold on the markets of Abidjan at 10 hours of roads from there. One of the biggest threats to chimp

On the outskirts of the village of Guiglo, a young woman sifted pieces of charcoal before sacking them. The charcoal thus obtained will be sold on the markets of Abidjan at 10 hours of roads from there. One of the biggest threats to chimpanzees tod

Near the Taï National Park, mud tracks are bordered by lines of rubber tree. Latex, a raw material for condoms, balloons and tires around the world, sinks into small containers. More than three-quarters of Côte d'Ivoire's forests have disappeared i

A guesthouse for tourists in the village of Gouleako, near the National Park of Taï. To limit poaching and agricultural encroachment on the forest, it is essential that the local populations are integrated into the economic scheme of eco-tourism.

Village of Gouleako, on the road to the forest of Taï and its national park. An elder, actual village leader, Victor Tere of the Oubi tribe (left in blue) and a friend. "Formerly we were hunters and went into the forest. The whites took the forest.

In a house in the village of Gouleako, close to the Taï National Park, a 10-minute drive from the town of Taï, a woman prepares the evening meal. Gouleako is part of an eco-tourism circuit. Visitors can spend the night there eating and hearing the h

Village of Gouleako, close to the Taï National Park, a 10-minute drive from the town of Taï. Gouleako is part of an eco-tourism circuit. Visitors can spend the night there eating and hearing the history of the village during a traditional evening

Emmanuel Francelin Ake (left), Head of Sector of the Ivorian Office of Parks and Reserves (OIPR) in the town of Djouroutou, on the western edge of the Taï National Park, responsible for protecting the park and hunting poachers. The animals that are

The Hana River. Beyond, the forest and Taï National Park. The chimpanzee population is estimated at 300-500 individuals.

Christophe Boesch, Franco-Swiss Primatologist, Director of the Department of Primatology of the Max Planck Institute of Evolutionary Anthropology (Leipzig, Germany), who has been conducting research in the Tai National Park since 1976 to better unde

A forest guide from the Taï National Park climbs the stairs of the makeshift landing stage which allows to dock after crossing the Hana river, on the edge of the National Park of Tai.

A large tree in the Taï rainy forest with its flat, hollow roots. Chimpanzees use them as drums by tapping their roots with fists when they want sex. The continuous rumble can be heard from afar.

A chimpanzee not completely « used-to-humans » in the forest of Tai. This means that he notices the presence to a human when he is closed and that it incites him to move. About 200,000 chimpanzees live in the tropical belt between Senegal in West Af

Early morning, in the forest of Tai, a chimpanzee descends from its nest, in a mist due to extreme humidity. To avoid exposure to predators and sleep safely, chimpanzees spend the night in the trees in nests they make daily. A cross of branches and

A guide from the Taï National Park stops in the forest and listens. In the distance is the rumbling of chimpanzee fists that strike giant tree roots and even closer the sound of the rustling of leaves. He tries to spot chimpanzees. Like any person e

Poaching for « bushmeat" has spread in the country, and does not spare the national parks of Africa. It endangers wildlife but also indirectly forest and flora by eliminating key species that transport seeds or fertilize certain species. This is the

A Chimpanzee (Pan Trogoldytes), early in the morning, sitting in the forest of Tai, in search of food, after spending the night in a nest, in a tree. The chimpanzee communities living in the Tai National Park are unique in the world. They handle mo

The heat is intense and the humidity suffocating in the rain forest of Tai. Christophe Boesch, a Franco-Swiss primatologist observes and takes notes on chimpanzees traveling in the rainforest in Tai National Park. Like any person penetrating the ter

Early morning, in the forest of Tai. A chimpanzee emerges from its nest, observes the surroundings through the mist due to extreme humidity, before going down to the sole to look for food. To avoid exposure to predators and sleep safely, chimpanzees

The heat is intense and the humidity suffocating in the rain forest of Tai. Christophe Boesch, a Franco-Swiss primatologist who has been doing research on chimpanzees since 1976, points at eco-guides of the Wild Chimpanzee Foundation (WCF that he cr

A suspicious and fearful chimpanzee in the tropical forest of Taï, on the site of Djouroutou. In order to see chimpanzees in their natural environment, they must first be accustomed to the presence of eco-guides. This process requires a minimum of

Like humans, chimpanzees are omnivorous and consume all kinds of vegetarian food, but also animals: fruits, nuts, leaves, mushrooms, flowers, insects, meat, etc. Dali, the group leader hit on roots to call for hunting. The prey ? Another species of

Der Spiegel, Germany 2015

Der Spiegel, Germany 2015