Bamboo in Rwanda: African oasis

Bamboo in Rwanda: African oasis

Special thanks to Andati Morris, founder of AgroBamboo, who contributed this article. A small, landlocked country in central Africa, Rwanda has suffered from waves of political and social unrest. But conditions have improved dramatically since the turn of the century....
Exotic Bamboo Wildlife: Golden Bamboo Monkeys

Exotic Bamboo Wildlife: Golden Bamboo Monkeys

Because of my fervent interest and broad knowledge regarding the subject of bamboo, I’ve actually had a few people ask me if I’m a distant relative of the Giant Panda Bear. In fact, despite my love of bamboo, there are no pandas among my recent ancestors....
Bamboo, Pandas and Endangered Species

Bamboo, Pandas and Endangered Species

One of the first things we think of when we think about bamboo is the adorable, black and white, national mascot of China. The giant panda is an iconic creature who famously lives on a diet of bamboo. Pandas are also well known as the symbol of the World Wildlife...