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What is Gorilla Nesting?

Gorilla nesting refers to the behaviour of great apes constructing sleeping platforms using vegetation. In Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, this daily habit shapes how conservation professionals understand gorilla behaviour, movement, and welfare. Mountain gorillas build a new nest every evening, … Read More

Kwita Izina

Kwita Izina: Rwanda’s Baby Gorilla Naming Ceremony

Each year in Rwanda, Kwita Izina brings international conservationists, government officials, scientists, and invited guests together for one purpose: to name infant mountain gorillas. This event takes place near Volcanoes National Park, where the majority of Rwanda’s mountain gorillas live … Read More

Inside Rwanda’s Gorilla Families

Among Earth’s diverse wildlife species, mountain gorillas stand as one of nature’s most precious gems, with their habitat restricted to just three countries in the world. Their rarity is striking, with about 1068 of these remarkable primates remaining in their … Read More

World Gorilla Day

World Gorilla Day in Rwanda

World Gorilla Day, marked annually on September 24, serves as a reminder of the urgent need to protect one of the planet’s most endangered primates. In Rwanda, the day carries added weight. It aligns closely with the country’s long-term strategy … Read More