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The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga National Park

The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga National Park

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The Status and Ecology of the Golden Monkey (Cercopithecus mitis kandti) in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda. A Report By Researcher- Sandra E. Gray The research has now been going on for the past 2 years. Mgahinga Gorilla National Park straddles the borders of 3 countries, Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo, and is at the heart

5 Facts About Mountain Gorillas

5 Facts About Mountain Gorillas

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Fast Facts About Mountain Gorillas Type: Mammal Diet: Omnivore Average life span in the wild:35 years Size: Standing height, 4 to 6 ft (1.2 to 1.8 m) Weight: 300 to 485 lbs (135 to 220 kg) Group name: Troop or band Protection status: Endangered Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man: Mountain gorillas are the

Batwa Trail to Attract More Tourists in Mgahinga

Batwa Trail to Attract More Tourists in Mgahinga

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A revamped Batwa trail in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park will allow tourists to explore the cultural sites during their Uganda gorilla tour through the footsteps of the Batwa tribe in southwest Uganda.  The three-kilometer trail winds through the dense forests of the Muhabura mountain range, known for its troops of golden monkeys and mountain gorillas—two

Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation

Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation

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Makerere University Kampala (MUK) has awarded an honorary doctorate degree to an American Philanthropist, Ruth Morris Keesling for her contributions towards the conservation of the mountain gorillas in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Keesling was nominated for the award by the Makerere University Department of Veterinary Medicine in acknowledgment of her contribution

Muhabura Mountain

Discover Mount Muhabura a Treasure on Uganda-Rwanda Boarder

Discover Mount Muhabura a Treasure on Uganda-Rwanda Boarder

Muhabura Mountain

Nobody would argue against the statement that Uganda is simply one of the most beautiful countries in East Africa and “pearl of Africa”. With its endless hills and varying landscapes there’s no shortage of stunning scenery and awe inspiring vistas especially in south-western Uganda. But let’s face it; you have to shell out a fair

Gorilla Permit

Uganda Reduces Prices for Gorilla Trekking

Uganda Reduces Prices for Gorilla Trekking

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The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is a public body responsible for managing the protected areas and ensuring their sustainable use has also announced the amazing discounted gorilla permits for the month of November for any Uganda safari Undertakers which could be interested in Gorilla trekking safaris. The permits are a requirement for all gorilla safari

Go Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga

Go Golden Monkey Tracking in Mgahinga

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One of the best places to track golden monkeys in Africa is Mgahinga National Park, one of Uganda’s popular national park. Though most  travelers have opted to visit this park to track the golden monkeys, this park offers an awe inspiring moment of tracking the shy and fast moving golden monkeys. The park’s setting amidst

See Mountain Gorillas Up Close

See Mountain Gorillas Up Close

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There are several reasons as to why one should take a gorilla safari to Mgahinga National Park. Though there are many reasons seeing the gorillas up close and personal is the major reason as to why many wildlife enthusiasts have booked Uganda safaris and ventured into the wild of Africa. Mgahinga National Park is one

Providing Safe Water to Communities Around Mgahinga

Providing Safe Water to Communities Around Mgahinga

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Water is one of the most basic necessities of life, but something that many people struggle to find within the Virunga Landscape. Annual rainfall is plentiful but water sources are rare due to the volcanic geology that either forces rainwater to quickly runoff or infiltrate deeply. The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP), as part of

ITFC to Report on Human Wildlife Conflicts in the Greater Virunga

ITFC to Report on Human Wildlife Conflicts in the Greater Virunga

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The Institute of Tropical Forest Conservation (ITFC) is happy to announce acquisition of a grant from the Greater Virunga Transboundary Collaboration (GVTC) for compiling a report on lessons learnt on Human wildlife Conflicts (HWC) in the Greater Virunga Landscape (GVL). HWCs occur when the needs and behavior of wildlife impact negatively on the goals of

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