Bonn, 30 May 2012 - A photo exhibition on “Serengeti – a wonder of evolution” opened today at the Zoological Research Museum Alexander Koenig in Bonn.

Under the patronage of the German Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation und Nuclear Safety, the Museum presents the exhibition of wildlife photographer Uwe Skrzypczak with more than 60 large size prints on canvas.

In addition to animal portraits and spectacular views of magnificent landscapes, the exhibition provides fascinating insights into Serengeti’s natural cycle, rainy season, migration and predation. Lions, zebras, eagles, elephants and African wild dogs present themselves as a central element of the unique Serengeti ecosystem.

In her statement, the Parliamentary Secretary of State Ms. Ursula Heinen-Esser emphasized the efforts of the Ministry to preserve the Serengeti ecosystem as one of the Earth’s last remaining animal sanctuaries. CMS was among the many organizations that urged the United Republic of Tanzania to reconsider plans for a road that would have led to the fragmentation of the world famous national park.

CMS was represented at the opening event as a partner organization. The CMS Secretariat supports the exhibition as a means of highlighting the need to conserve this fragile ecosystem. Migratory species such as elephants, cheetahs and African wild dogs are listed on the Appendices of the Convention. The Serengeti’s animal kingdom and its migrations sustain a whole network of ecosystems. Education as a means of species conservation helps to preserve this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Click here or on the image to see the Exhibition catalogue (in German)