Conservation Education Centre · Wildlife SanctuaryUyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
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Species conservation

Our Projects

BPC Nigeria has been the sole organization carrying out Crocodiles conservation in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states area of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

WEST AFRICAN CROCODILES CONSERVATION PROJECT

BPC Nigeria has been the sole organization carrying out Crocodiles conservation in Akwa-Ibom and Cross River states area of the Niger Delta region of Nigeria

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Juvenile C. sochus rescued from a pet trader from Itu Wetlands in 2021
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BPC_ First documented evidence of the continued existence slender snouted crocodile in Nigeria since year 2006_15 -11-2017

MANATEE CONSERVATION PROJECT

African manatees are amongst the most misunderstood, the most feared and the most persecuted aquatic mammal species of Nigeria.

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Itu Manatees, a project photo of Biodiversity Preservation center
Manatee photos
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Poverty and Ignorance as threat to African manatees
Poverty and Ignorance as threat to African manatees

BPC TORTOISE PROJECT

Implementation of conservation action plans for the target tortoise species in South-eastern Nigeria.
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SNAKE PROJECT

The custody of over 600 reptiles, including snakes, millipedes and other animals seized by NigerianCustoms Service.

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Current work

Programmes with purpose.

West African Crocodiles Conservation Project
Wetland conservation

West African Crocodiles Conservation Project

BPC is the sole organisation carrying out crocodile conservation across Akwa Ibom and Cross River states.

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African Manatees Conservation Project
Aquatic mammals

African Manatees Conservation Project

Research, awareness and community action for one of Nigeria's most misunderstood aquatic mammals.

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BPC Tortoise Project
Species action

BPC Tortoise Project

Conservation and responsible care for threatened tortoise species in South-eastern Nigeria.

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Snake Project
Wildlife rescue

Snake Project

Care, research and public education for reptiles recovered from illegal wildlife trade.

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Atlantic Humpback Dolphin Conservation
Marine conservation

Atlantic Humpback Dolphin Conservation

Community guardians, research and advocacy for the Atlantic humpback dolphin in Nigeria.

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