Majestic Migration: Six Million Antelopes Navigate Through Turmoil in South Sudan

Despite years of war and instability, a massive migration of six million antelopes continues to take place in South Sudan. This is the largest land mammal migration on Earth, surpassing even the famous Great Migration between Tanzania and Kenya. The sheer scale of this migration is truly astounding.

Advanced technology and extensive research have been used by African Parks, a non-governmental organization that manages national parks in South Sudan, to provide more accurate data on antelope migration. A team from the University of Juba used camera-equipped aircraft programmed to capture images every two seconds to count the animals in an area of 122,774 square kilometers. The survey revealed that the antelope migration included approximately 6 million individuals of four species: white-eared koba, tiang antelopes, Mongolian antelopes, and bohor reedbucks.

The discovery of this mass migration sheds light on the resilience of wildlife in the face of adversity. Despite challenges such as civil war and instability, these herds continue their impressive journey across the region, showcasing the beauty and power of nature.