Posted in Jul, 2009
Baby Gorilla Seized from Traffickers
A two year old female Eastern Lowland Gorilla has been seized from traffickers in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The DRC park authority... Read more »
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Caught in the Crossfire: Concern for the people and gorillas of Virunga National Park
The mountain gorilla sector of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is under siege after an infiltration by renegade soldiers last week. Above photo by LuAnne Cadd/ Virunga National Park. The...
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Mikeno Sector becomes refuge for militia loyal to Bosco Ntaganda
We are sorry to report that the forests of Virunga National Park in Eastern DRC have become ground zero for the hunt for renegade general Bosco Ntaganda and troops loyal to him. Here is the report of the situation...
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Buniga Forest Walk: Meet the Batwa then and now
The Buniga Forest Walk is now open! Located in Nkuringo near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, this 1.5 km trail explores Buniga Forest, with its lush tree ferns and giant lobelia. The Walk is guided by...
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Buniga Forest Walk: Involving the Batwa in conservation
If you are ever curious as to why conservation organizations like IGCP are working to collaborate with the Batwa people of the region, all you have to do is watch one of their members set a snare for wildlife with not...
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A New Silverback for IGCP: Augustin Kanyunyi Basabose
Augustin Kanyunyi Basabose, one of Africa’s leading experts on Great Apes, is now the Interim Director of the International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) – a coalition of the African Wildlife Foundation,...
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World Water Day: Behind the scenes of a conservation water scheme
A woman enters the Virunga Massif with her baby tied on her back. She's looking for a few jerricans of water to do the washing, cooking, and provide drinking water for her family. With limited choices, she enters the...
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Renewed coordinated patrols to curb poaching in Virunga Massif
In the heart of the Virunga Massif, unhabituated mountain gorillas range. Unfortunately, poachers also range there, setting traps called snares for wildlife. In early February, one of those unhabituated mountain...
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IGCP coalition celebrates 20th anniversary and launches effort to develop new strategy
We are pleased to share the news that Eugène Rutagarama, IGCP Director since 2003, will soon lead a task force that will craft a new strategy for the organization. Dr. Augustin Basabose, currently Species...
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