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Belgian Prince New Warden of Troubled Gorilla Park - National Geographic


Telegraph.co.uk

Belgian Prince New Warden of Troubled Gorilla Park
National Geographic, DC - 1 hour ago
"We are absolutely committed to taking all the necessary measures to protect the mountain gorillas and bring security to the people living around Virunga ...
Video: Scientists Cheer Gorilla Find AssociatedPress
Huge boost for lowland gorillas BBC News
More than 100000 rare gorillas found in Congo CNN International
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Half of world's primate species in danger of extinction, says review - Irish Times


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Half of world's primate species in danger of extinction, says review
Irish Times, Ireland - Aug 5, 2008
Researchers also considered reclassifying the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) to being merely endangered due to increasing populations in their ...
Extinction Threat To Monkeys And Other Primates Due To Habitat ... Science Daily (press release)
Primates 'face extinction crisis' BBC News
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Report: 125000 gorillas found in African zone - The Associated Press


The Associated Press

Report: 125000 gorillas found in African zone
The Associated Press - Aug 5, 2008
Western lowland gorillas are one of four gorilla subspecies, which also include mountain gorillas, eastern lowland gorillas and Cross River gorillas. ...


Gorillas, monkeys veering toward extinction: study - AFP


AFP

Gorillas, monkeys veering toward extinction: study
AFP - Aug 5, 2008
Researchers are also considering reclassifying the mountain gorilla due to increased populations in their only habitat -- the protected highland forests of ...


Protecting Mountain Gorillas - Voice of America


Protecting Mountain Gorillas
Voice of America - Jul 25, 2008
The United States convened a high-level summit last week in Gisenyi, Rwanda, to help protect the world’s last remaining mountain gorillas of Central Africa, ...


Rwanda: United States to Support Mountain Gorilla Conservation - AllAfrica.com


Rwanda: United States to Support Mountain Gorilla Conservation
AllAfrica.com, Washington - Jul 16, 2008
"The mountain gorillas found in the trans-boundary Virunga region are unique and the very few remaining species worldwide. Virunga Mountains contain 325 out ...


Uganda has a lot of wildlife safari attractions these range from mountain gorilla tracking done in the Bwindi impenetrable forest national park and Mgahinga gorilla national park in the south western corner of the country. A large number of tourists have started flocking the country to view these Africa wildlife tour attractions. The 10 national parks in the country include;

  • Murchison falls national park; found in north western Uganda, this is the largest national park in Uganda and is quite popular with tourists offers wildlife tours, chimpanzee tours, river nile launch cruise, Murchison falls tour, game drive safaris. etc. For those doing a Uganda travel this is definitely the place to Visit about 8 hours drive from Kampala city.
  • Lake Mburo national park; This is the smallest savannah national park in the country with the highest concentration of wildlife. Lake Mburo is the closest to Kampala city and provides tourist with an opportunity to view large numbers of especially herbivores.
  • Bwindi national park;
  • Mgahinga gorilla NP
  • Semuliki valley national park; This is the only park where one can be able to do spot light night safaris
  • Kideopo valley national park; This is undoubtedly one of Africa's most magnificent wildlife reserves. Located over 700km from Kampala. It offers wildlife tours, birding tours and a true African safari
  • Kibale forest national park: This has the highest concentration of primates in the world with over 13 recorded species. It is the ideal place for primate studies and research, chimpanzee tours and birding tours.
  • Queen Elizabeth national park; this is the most visited wildlife tour national park and has been designated a UNESCO World heritage site.
  • Mountain Elgon national park; The mountain offers both mountain climbing and birding tours in addition to wildlife safaris
  • Mountain Rwenzori national park; The third highest peak in Africa offers great trekking opportunities for tourist with a sense of adventure.
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