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EXPLAINED: South sudan s vast antelope migration faces growing threats - The Real Truth

A plane surveys animals while flying over national parks and the surrounding areas in South Sudan, Wednesday, June 19, 2024. South Sudan's most comprehensive aerial wildlife survey found about 6 milli

South Sudan's Badingilo and Boma National Parks are home to the world's largest land mammal migration, with an estimated 6 million antelope racing across the vast grasslands. The recent aerial wildlife survey conducted by African Parks and the government revealed this staggering number, surpassing other well-known migrations.

The migration, spanning over 46,000 square miles, faces challenges from commercial poaching due to the country's instability and lack of law enforcement. Despite efforts to protect the animals, including collaring over a hundred for tracking, the threat persists.

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