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 As the only great ape species experiencing a population rise, the mountain gorilla’s recovery is an undeniable conservation success story. But the unprecedented growth poses a challenge for its habitat in the Virunga Mountains: can it sustain…

At the base of Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, infant mountain gorillas were celebrated during the Kwita Izina naming ceremony.Here’s what you need to know about the ceremony and the iconic mountain gorilla:Kwita Izina is inspired by the ancient…

With fewer than 300 mountain gorillas remaining in the 1980s, the birth of a baby was a huge victory for the rangers and conservation experts dedicated to protecting this critically endangered great ape in its natural habitat. They bestowed the…

Rwanda's captivating landscapes and diverse wildlife serve as more than just a source of national pride; they are also a cornerstone of its economy. Tourism, driven largely by the allure of mountain gorillas, contributes an estimated 10% to Rwanda's…

A mountain gorilla, one of just over 1,000 of its kind, chews on a bamboo stalk in a dense afromontane forest as awestruck tourists observe. An elephant uses its massive tusks to dig for water during a drought. Hundreds of buffaloes graze together…

Within its modest acreage, Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park packs five of the eight volcanoes that make up the majestic Virunga Mountains, a haven for the critically endangered mountain gorilla. Families of this great ape are scattered across the…

More than 100 entrepreneurs living near Volcanoes National Park (VNP) in Rwanda have graduated from a year-long business incubation program supported by the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) in partnership with INKOMOKO. Among the participants were…