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Virunga National Park

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Virunga National Park

@gorillacd

Virunga National Park is Africa’s oldest national park and is also the continent’s most biologically diverse protected area.

Democratic Republic of Congo

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Joined September 2008

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@gorillacd
Apr 22, 2019
You might have recently seen caretakers Mathieu and Patrick’s amazing #selfie with female orphaned gorillas Ndakazi and Ndeze inside the Senkwekwe center here at Virunga. Is it real? Yes! Are these gorilla gals always this cheeky? Yes! #gorillaselfie
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@gorillacd
Oct 5, 2021
It is with heartfelt sadness that Virunga announces the death of beloved orphaned mountain gorilla, Ndakasi. C’est avec une profonde tristese que Virunga annonce le décès du gorille de montagne orpheliné Ndakasi. l8r.it/UMIZ
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@gorillacd
May 31, 2018
Delighted to share that the mountain gorilla population has surpassed 1000! Incredible news for conservation and much needed wonderful news for Virunga, home to over a third of the worlds endangered mountain gorillas.
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@gorillacd
Jan 10, 2021
Statement from Virunga National Park following the fatal attack on Park Rangers today:
Statement from Virunga National Park on recent attack
From virunga.org
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@gorillacd
Jun 12, 2023
It is with extreme sadness that Virunga National Park confirms the deaths of 3 Park Rangers following two separate violent attacks by armed members of Mai Mai militias. Read more: bit.ly/Statement-VNP
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@gorillacd
Jul 2, 2020
We're happy to announce the birth of a newborn mountain gorilla in the Baraka family...
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@gorillacd
Sep 22, 2020
We're excited to announce that Gato from the Nyakamwe family has just given birth to twins!
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@gorillacd
Aug 23, 2020
Bikenge from the Mapuwa family has just had a baby! 🦍
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@gorillacd
May 18, 2020
Today, @LeoDiCaprio announced the Virunga Fund to urgently raise funds to support Virunga through this critical time.
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@gorillacd
Jul 24, 2025
We are saddened to share the news of a tragic incident in Virunga National Park. On Tuesday, July 23, two of our Rangers — Mr. Claude Nguo and Mr. Daniel Kakule — lost their lives in the crash of a light reconnaissance aircraft near Ishango, while supporting a security
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@gorillacd
Aug 11, 2025
"My name is Sara, and I’ve been working in Virunga National Park since 2014. I’ve loved nature since I was a child, and I’m proud to be part of those who protect the Park and its biodiversity. The presence of women in the Park’s teams is meaningful — it shows that we can achieve
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@gorillacd
Apr 27, 2015
For just four more days, @Googleorg will be matching your donations to #Virunga. Actor, @paulwesley explains more!
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@gorillacd
Jun 25, 2025
"My name is Doking, and I've been a Ranger in Virunga National Park since 1995. I love this job: I was born in the Park, and my father was a Ranger too — conservation has always been a part of me.⁠ ⁠ There have been challenges along the way, but what motivates me the most is
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@gorillacd
Nov 17, 2021
We’re extremely pleased to announce a new birth within the Humba family. On November 15th, the 19-year-old female Kanyalire gave birth to a female baby. This is the first birth within the Humba family this year, the family now has 15 individuals.