Mountain Gorilla Facts | Virunga National Park, Congo
Around 350 of the world’s estimated 1,075 wild mountain gorillas live in the resource-rich Virunga mountains, the exploitation of which threatens the species’ very existence. Far less abundant and more beautiful than any raw material, this majestic great ape is DRC’s real treasure.
Mountain gorilla - Wikipedia
The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla. It is listed as endangered by the IUCN as of 2018. [2]
Endangered Mountain Gorillas of Virunga National Park
The world’s entire population of endangered mountain gorillas reside between the Virunga Massif and Bwindi Forest, which together span parts of the DRC, Uganda, and Rwanda. The protected montane forests of Virunga National Park are home to more than one third of the global population and saw six newborns in 2022 alone.
Mountain Gorilla | Gorillas | WWF - World Wildlife Fund
The critically endangered mountain gorilla population is threatened by habitat loss, poaching, disease and war. Learn more about what WWF is doing to protect its future, and how you can help.
Congo Gorillas - Visit Gorillas | Gorilla Trekking safaris
This is a tale of adventure, conservation, and a shared responsibility to protect one of Earth’s most magnificent creatures. Welcome to the comprehensive guide to gorilla trekking in Congo’s Virunga National Park.
About Virunga National Park | Facts, History & Conservation
The endangered eastern lowland gorilla, also known as the Grauer’s gorilla, is a sub-species of the eastern gorilla that resides in the lowland tropical rainforests of eastern Congo.
Gorillas in Congo | Congo Gorilla Tours - Virunga National Park Congo
Gorillas in Congo are one of the wildlife species that have put Congo on the map being known for the gorilla trekking activity that many travelers fancy across the world. The Democratic Republic of Congo is blessed to be one of the 3 countries with the endangered mountain gorillas species.
Virunga National Park Congo - Gorilla Safari Tours in DRC
Virunga National Park is one of DRC Congo's world heritage sites. The park shelters mountain gorillas and is where gorilla trekking safaris takes place.
DR Congo: Home to Mountain and Lowland Gorillas - Gorillaland
The Democratic Republic of Congo protects both known species of gorillas; the Eastern Gorilla and Western Gorilla. The Democratic Republic of Congo is an amazing place to see gorillas in Africa. This Central African country hosts three of the four known gorilla species.
Mountain Gorillas in Congo; Facts, Habitat, Characteristics
Mountain Gorillas in Congo; Facts, Habitat, Characteristics, and Behavior. Virunga National Park in eastern Congo is home to some of the world’s last mountain gorillas. Neighboring Rwanda and Uganda also have some mountain gorillas and together their population is more than 1,000.