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Wildlife Thrives in Virunga Mountains Amid Peace Efforts

3/28/2026

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Wildlife is rebounding in the Virunga Mountains, DR Congo, after decreased militia violence.
A total of 480 elephants have returned from Uganda, revitalizing the ecosystem.
Nine healthy births among mountain gorillas were recorded, including rare twins in the Bageni family, per Jacques Katutu, head of gorilla monitoring.
The park has received substantial aid and is seeing a biodiversity recovery.

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Story summary

Wildlife is rebounding in the Virunga Mountains, DR Congo, after decreased militia violence.
A total of 480 elephants have returned from Uganda, revitalizing the ecosystem.
Nine healthy births among mountain gorillas were recorded, including rare twins in the Bageni family, per Jacques Katutu, head of gorilla monitoring.
The park has received substantial aid and is seeing a biodiversity recovery.