plants and animals in the Okapi Reserve in Democratic Republic of Congo
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Who are botanists?
scientists who study plants
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What does "Walking dictionaries of nature" mean?
They understand everything about the forest
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game means something you play with, it also means...
wild animals to eat
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What happened in 1996?
a war broke out, soldiers invaded forests and destroyed plants and animals.
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Why didn't Ewango leave?
He was brave and he wanted to save the plants
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What are somethings Ewango did to save the forest?
He burried data files in the forest, he packed thousands of plant samples in boxes for friends to keep safe. He carried plants into a neighbouring country
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What threats does the Okapi Reserve still face?
People destroy animal's homes, and chop down trees.
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According to Ewango, how can the reserve be saved?
A new generation of students need to be trained to understand and protect the rainforests in Congo.
