Virunga National Park Sees Hundreds of Elephants Return and Rare Gorilla Twins Born During Hopeful Year
Exciting developments are taking place in the breathtaking Virunga Mountains of the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the region witnesses a remarkable resurgence of wildlife. Recently, numerous elephants have been making their way back across the border, a positive sign attributed to a decrease in militia violence. This spring has also brought joy with the birth of nine healthy mountain gorilla infants, including a rare set of twins, a ranger officer described as “a very encouraging sign” for the species. Historically, thousands of African bush elephants roamed freely between Virunga National Park in Congo and Queen Elizabeth National Park in












