There are about a thousand mountain gorillas remaining on Earth, and about half live in the forests of the Virunga mountains ...

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No matter how far you travel, you can never outrun the influence of the great state of Georgia. I was reminded of this during a recent congressional delegation to Rwanda, where I had the opportunity ...

Let’s talk about bucket lists. Is there someplace you’ve always dreamed of going, but weren’t sure where to start or how to find the best tour guide? For many travelers, one of those bucket list ...

Between 2000 and 2023, more than 6,000 African primates were traded internationally in 50 countries, according to a newly published report. Endangered chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) and critically ...

A third of Africa’s gorillas, bonobos and chimpanzees are at risk because they live in areas that overlap with mining operations for metals critical to the global clean energy transition. Nearly ...

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) – A census of mountain gorillas in Uganda reveals their population has increased to 400, up from 302 in 2006, bringing the total number of mountain gorillas in Africa to 880 and ...

Tell someone you’re planning a trip to the Republic of the Congo and you will get two reactions. The first is a respectful look, of the kind usually reserved for truly intrepid adventurers. The second ...

Perhaps the worst misfortune to befall the world’s gorillas is that they live in some of the most resource-rich and lawless parts of the planet. Their forest homes in Africa are rich in timber, gold, ...