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- ↑ Kasangaki, Patrice; Akol, Anne M.; Isabirye Basuta, Gilbert (2012-01-01). "Butterfly Species Richness in Selected West Albertine Rift Forests". International Journal of Zoology.
- ↑ "Filming in Uganda's forests". Eco Adventure Safaris. 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
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