Mountain gorilla twins born in Virunga National Park, DR Congo

A pair of twin mountain gorillas was born at Virunga National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a rare event as twins account for about 1% of births in this endangered species. The mother, 22-year-old Mafuko, and her healthy newborns were discovered by community trackers. Conservationists have implemented additional monitoring to ensure their survival in a challenging environment. The park has seen a slow increase in mountain gorilla populations due to anti-poaching efforts, leading to an upgraded conservation status.

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