Nkuringo Gorilla Family Loses 25 Year Old Lead Silverback – Rafiki

On June 01, 2020, Uganda Wildlife Authority Nkuringo gorilla family routine monitors realized that silverback Rafiki, the leader of the Nkuringo gorilla family was missing from the rest of the family. The Uganda Wildlife Authority staff set off on a search for Rafiki and were able to locate Rafiki’s body on the 2nd of June.…

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Bwindi Mountain Gorilla Population Grows

Bwindi gorilla population Uganda mountain gorillas census Gorillas and Wildlife Safaris

The total global population of mountain gorillas has risen to1063, according to census data released today by the Uganda Wildlife Authority today, December 16th, 2019. The number of mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has increased to 459 based on the 2018 count. In the area encompassing Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda, and Sarambwe…

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