Rare mountain gorilla twins born in Africa's oldest national park
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A rare birth of twin mountain gorillas occurred in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa's oldest national park. The mother, 22-year-old Mafuko, and her newborn sons appear healthy. Twin births are uncommon, accounting for approximately 1% of mountain gorilla births. Virunga National Park was established to protect the endangered mountain gorillas, of which fewer than 1,100 remain. Conservationists have implemented additional monitoring and protection measures to ensure the twins' survival, as young gorillas are vulnerable to poaching and armed groups. This birth is a significant boost for conservation efforts, as mountain gorilla numbers in Virunga have slowly increased due to anti-poaching patrols and community programs, leading to an upgrade from "critically endangered" to "endangered" in 2018.
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