South Sudan Hosts World's Largest Land Mammal Migration
New aerial survey reveals 6 million antelope traverse the region, but poaching and development pose significant threats.
- The survey found 6 million antelope, surpassing the Serengeti's wildebeest migration.
- Data was collected using aerial photography and GPS tracking over a vast area.
- The migration includes four main antelope species: white-eared kob, tiang, Mongalla gazelle, and bohor reedbuck.
- Commercial poaching and lack of law enforcement endanger the migration's future.
- Efforts are underway to balance wildlife conservation with economic development.
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