Posts Tagged ‘Discovery’

Wildlife Conservation Society Finds Mother Lode of Gorillas

Monday, March 1st, 2010

http://www.wcs.org/gorilladiscovery
The world’s population of critically endangered western lowland gorillas has received a huge boost. A new, groundbreaking census released by the Wildlife Conservation Society shows massive numbers of these secretive great apes alive and well in the Republic of Congo.

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Dian Fossey Mountain Gorilla Tracking

Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009

For those seeking to explore the spectacular rivers, mountains, volcanoes, endless jungle and prolific wildlife of Uganda and Rwanda, this safari expedition is the archetypal explorer’s dream.

Join a trek in search of Uganda’s and Rwanda’s critically endangered gorillas and enjoy an up-close encounter with these wonderful creatures.

Visit Dian Fossey’s former research centre and her grave, located next to that of Digit her favourite gorilla.

Trek the Ruwenzoris, the ‘Mountains of the Moon’ and track the chipanzees of Kibale Forest.

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