Gorillas in peril 2015 tv14 28m criticallyacclaimed documentaries the team behind the searing documentary reveals what inspired them to tell the story of virunga and the lethal fight to save the gorillas sanctuary. A new census of mountain gorillas in the virunga massif will help gauge the impact of conservation work in the area and play a vital role in guiding future efforts to safeguard the critically endangered great ape and its fragile and restricted habitat. Rubavu, rwanda, 31 may 2018 a recent survey documented 604 mountain gorillas gorilla beringei beringei, the largest number of mountain gorillas ever recorded in the transboundary virunga massif, one of the two remaining areas where this critically. A team of brave individuals risk their lives to protect the last mountain gorillas. They can be rather loud, so the chance of an encounter is very real. Virunga volcano mountains in africa virunga gorilla tourism. My other children, the orphan gorillas of virunga bbc news.
Although both parks are within the virunga mountains with similar terrain, the gorilla trekking experiences are somewhat different. However for the past two years, the eastern side has had a semblance of peace and usual gorilla treks are possible within the park. And virunga national park has become a symbol for increasing threats to the worlds last remaining wild places. A behind the scenes look at the academy award nominated original documentary, virunga, from executive producer leonardo dicaprio. Gorilla trekking virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo is one of the only four national parks in the whole world that host the estimated population of about 900 mountain gorillas. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and. At the virunga national park headquarters, near the base of the volcanoes, we were given instructions on the proper behavior to exhibit in the presence of gorillas. Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave individuals risking their lives to. Mountain gorillas international gorilla conservation. We believe this commitment sends a message that fragile natural areas must be protected. Virunga, land of gorillas, heartbreak and heroes keep it. About virunga virunga alliance news visit virunga virunga national park is a unesco world heritage site in the eastern democratic republic of congo.
Soco international ended up officially exploring oil. Capturing moments on a walk in virungas forest chimpanzee peaks from behind a tree near to mikeno lodge an adult silverback relaxes on the forest floor visit the senkwekwe center, the only facility in the world that cares for mountain gorilla orphans. African gorillas in peril cnns anderson cooper travels to an african jungle and reports on the endangered mountain gorilla species, as they have been subject to slaughter and oppression at. With soledad obrien, jonathan baillie, andre bauma, melanie gouby. Virunga national park in peril from armed conflict and oil exploration. Notably, the movement of 23 march m23 occupies the mikeno sector, where an important population of mountain gorillas resides, while the. The story behind this gorilla photo will shatter your. It wouldnt come out until later that the gorillas had been murdered by people involved in the illegal charcoal trade who were after the valuable hardwood trees in virungas protected gorilla area. Trekking with mountain gorillas in virunga national park opg. Were thrilled to be included amongst some other amazing. This website is equipped with information, maps, guides, photos and links to some of the best resources to help you plan your trip to the virunga national park in the democratic republic of congo. It was set up in 1925 primarily to protect the mountain gorilla, and about a quarter of the worlds 890. In this wild, but enchanted environment, a small and embattled team of park rangers including an exchild soldier turned ranger, a caretaker of orphan gorillas and a. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the planets last remaining mountain gorillas.
Only an estimated 720 of these primates remain in the wild, and this is one of the worst massacres of mountain gorillas since scientist dian fossey began battling poachers 40. The elephant population in the park has plummeted to less than 400. Virunga official trailer 1 2014 netflix documentary hd. The mountain gorillas of virunga photos nina strochlic. Following gorilla caregiver andre bauma, central sector warden rodrigue mugaruka. The virunga mountains are perhaps best known as the setting for dian fosseys groundbreaking research made famous in gorillas in the mist. Welcome to the virunga national park guide, a complete resource for visitors looking for information about the virunga national park, in eastern congo. It focuses on the conservation work of park rangers within the congos virunga national park during the rise of the violent m23 rebellion in 2012 and investigates the activity of the british oil company soco international within the unesco world heritage site. It was created in 1925 and is among the first protected areas in africa. Virunga trailer chronicles the fight to protect mountain. Virunga welcomes two new baby mountain gorillas africa. Texts adopted protection of virunga national park in the. In the past tracking opportunities in congo have been rare due to the perennial insecurity.
Cnns anderson cooper travels to an african jungle and reports on the endangered mountain gorilla species, as they have been subject to slaughter and oppress. Virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse areas on the planet and home to the worlds critically endangered mountain gorillas. Virunga is the incredible true story of a group of brave people risking their lives to build a better future in a part of africa the worlds forgotten and a. Description, english original, spanish, spanish, italian, brazilian portuguese, brazilian portuguese.
Virunga mountain gorillas under threat the prime minister of the democratic republic of congo has told the bbc the country is looking to redraw the boundaries of. Start planning your gorilla safari to the virunga region in africa. Mountain gorillas only occur in two protected sites. Gorillas in peril 2015 0206 2015 us 28m user score. According to a statement on virunga national parks website, the births came from two different gorilla groups. Virunga conflict escalates, gorillas at risk stories wwf. Pdf mountain gorilla genomes reveal the impact of longterm. See pictures of virunga national park gorillas in this photo gallery from national geographic. The national park is also an important source of food for local communities, with over 20,000 fishermen providing up to. In the forested depths of eastern congo lies virunga national park, one of. New census critical for mountain gorillas in virunga. From north to south it extends about 300 km 190 mi, largely.
This brings the global number of the global wild population of mountain gorillas to an estimated 1,063 when combined with the published results from the virunga massif 2015 2016 survey. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most biodiverse places on earth and home to the worlds last remaining. Virunga official trailer 1 2014 netflix documentary hd youtube. In elevation, it ranges from 680 m 2,230 ft in the semliki river valley to 5,109 m 16,762 ft in the rwenzori mountains. Virunga ranger killed by mai mai rebels while protecting. New census critical for mountain gorillas in virunga wwf. Virunga national park about 5 gorilla groups have been habituated within the park. The endangered mountain gorilla has many enemies, and one friend. Welcome to visit virunga gorillas vvg, an online travel resource where you can find tourist information on planning gorilla safaris in the virunga region, gorilla permits and gorilla trekking in uganda, rwanda and the democratic republic of congo drc. In the forests of eastern congo lies virunga national park, home of the last of the wild mountain gorillas in the wild. Authorities in the democratic republic of congo, republic of rwanda, and republic of uganda release new census results.
See more ideas about mountain gorilla, mountains and national parks. Wcs has supported the monitoring of the mountain gorilla population in both the virunga volcanoes and bwindi for many years. Virunga national park has welcomed the good news that two new mountain gorillas have been born in the park, bringing a total of nine new gorilla births this year. A new census of mountain gorillas in the virunga massif will help gauge the impact of conservation work in the area and play a vital role in. Tracking rwandas mountain gorilla remains one of the most. With a guide you can go look for these animals in the dense forest. Gorilla safaris, volcano safari the safari collection. Ive previously written about my experience trekking with gorillas in volcanoes national park, just across the border in rwanda. Young gorillas basking in the lush, green forest the view of the forest from mikeno lodge morning sunlight seeps through the.
On march 2015, bbc reported that the democratic republic of congo says it. A behindthescenes documentary about the gorillas featured in the film virunga. Virunga is home to about a quarter of the worlds critically endangered mountain gorillas, which poachers target for bushmeat. Besides gorillas, the virunga mountains are also home to various families of chimpanzees. Hosted by soledad obrien, go inside the incredible, true story of virunga national park, one of the most bio. The thrill of looking for and finding gorillas in virunga. Virunga national park is a national park in the albertine rift valley in the eastern part of the democratic republic of the congo. Mountain gorilla trekking in congo virunga national park. Rangers are risking their lives to save gorillas in virunga national park, which sits in the middle of one of the worlds longest running wars for resources. Virunga national park is one of the most biologically diverse protected areas on the planet. Pdf mountain gorillas are an endangered great ape subspecies and a prominent focus for conservation, yet. George shaller estimated the population in virunga volcanoes to be about 450 in the late 1950s.
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