Dossier
wild meat
Coverage of wild meat in the Nexus archive.
- As Ebola scourges Congo, experts warn of link to eating wild animals
Ebola is affecting Congo, with experts linking the outbreak to the consumption of wild animals. In Congo and parts of Central and West Africa, eating wild meat remains a culturally accepted practice.
- Increase in wild animal consumption across Central Africa
Wild meat constitutes 20% of recommended daily protein intake for rural Central African populations, compared to 13% in towns and 6% in cities. The study highlights its role as a fundamental dietary component in rural areas.