Rothschild's giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis rothschildi) is one of the most endangered giraffe subspecies, with only a few hundred members in the wild. It is named after the Tring Museum's founder, Walter Rothschild, and is also known as the Baringo giraffe, after the Lake Baringo area of Kenya, or as the Ugandan giraffe. All of those living in the wild are in protected areas in Kenya and Uganda. In 2007, Rothschild's giraffe was proposed as actually a separate species from other giraffe and not a giraffe subspecies. While giraffes in general are classified as Least Concern, Rothschild's giraffe is at particular risk of hybridization, as the population is so limited in numbers. Very few locations are left where Rothschild's giraffe can be seen in the wild, with notable spots being Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya and Murchison Falls National Park in northern Uganda. Murchisons National Park, Uganda, 2016
The Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its wildlife, including hippopotamus, elephants, African leopards, Congo lions, and chimpanzees. It is home to 95 species of mammal and over 500 species of birds. The area around Ishasha in Rukungiri District is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes. Poachers killed five or six elephants in the park in 2015, triggering both anger and frustration within the Ugandan conservation community. The park is also famous for its volcanic features, including volcanic cones and deep craters, many with crater lakes, such as the Katwe craters, from which salt is extracted. QENP, Uganda, 2015
Approximately 50% of the population of Uganda is aged 14 or below. Approximately 5.4% of adults are living with HIV/AIDs. One of the poorest countries in the world, over 1/3 of its population is living below the international poverty line. Corruption is a huge problem in Uganda, Small village in central western Uganda, 2016.
