Mother and baby

The Mubare Gorilla Group welcomes a new baby!!

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July 23rd 2010
Even gorillas have a "birth" column because when a baby is born, its BIG news amongst gorilla enthusiasts. News in from the forest is that the Mubare Group, the oldest gorilla group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (they were habituated in 1993 and opened to visitors in 1994) has a new addition. Kashundwe, the only female left in the group of 4, has a new baby boy. He's only a few days old ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Western Region » Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more