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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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @gorillacd
    Aug 23, 2020
    Bikenge from the Mapuwa family has just had a baby! 🦍
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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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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    Virunga National Park
    @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.