South Sudan’s first Unesco site protects migration of nearly 6 million antelopes

One of the most biodiverse regions in South Sudan is the Boma and Badingilo national parks. While they are best known for the massive herds of antelope that migrate across them annually, they are also home to key habitats for birds such as shoebills and others that migrate between southern and northern parts of Africa. In July, the parks and surrounding areas were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and now conservationists are hoping the first-ever designation will be able to conserve the region's biodiversity.An avian spectacleEvery year in April, a remarkable avian spectacle transforms South Sudan.