How Conservation is Helping Rwanda’s Gorilla Thrive
Rwanda’s mountain gorillas are among the world’s most endangered primates, and their survival depends on dedicated conservation efforts. These great apes in the Virunga…
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Baby Gorillas
Dive into the latest update: 23 baby mountain gorillas will be named this year! Since
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Silverbacks
Volcanoes national park Rwanda has a total of 37 habituated silverbacks. These are distributed among
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Mother Gorillas
Volcanoes national park has a total of 60 habituated adult female gorillas. These are distributed
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Why We Must Save Mountain Gorillas: A Call to Action for Conservation
Mountain gorillas are a natural world marvel and hold significant ecological, economic, and cultural value. Their survival is intertwined with the health of the…
Kwita Izina Namers For the 19th Editions
Kwita Izina 2023 will have a record 23 baby gorillas named. Here are the names of the Kwita Izina namers 2023: Kevin Hart Kevin…
Rwanda to Name Baby Mountain Gorillas in September
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) is pleased to announce the 19th Kwita Izina ceremony on Friday 1 September 2023.The “Kwita Izina” ceremony is a…
24 Baby Mountain Gorillas Named in Rwanda
Rwanda’s revered mountain gorilla population has increased tremendously to 302 gorillas. This was established at the annual Kwita Izina held at the foothills of…
Keep Your Distance, Gorilla!
When tourists have the opportunity to visit gorillas in the wild they are understandably very keen to have really close contact with them, and…