Conflict between people and animals is one of the main threats to the continued survival of many wildlife species and also represents risks to local human populations. If such conflicts are not addressed adequately, local support for conservation declines drastically. Therefore resolving human-wildlife conflict is a key issue for the future of wildlife conservation (Woodroffe
Mishaya Gorilla Silverback Reported Dead
The dominant leader of the Mishaya Gorilla group in the renowned Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has been reported dead. According the Gorilla Doctors, the silverback of Mishaya group was found dead early this week in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After finding the dominant silver back dead, Dr. Fred and team of the Gorilla Doctors conducted a
Two Leading Bwindi Silverbacks Die
Two leading silverback mountain gorillas have died within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the nearly half of the remaining population of the great apes. According to UWA and Gorilla Doctors, Mishaya, the leader of the Mishaya group, was found dead on 3 February, 2014 at the age of 28 years after a short illness.
Two Mountain Gorilla Babies Born in Oruzogo Group, Bwindi
The soon to be launched mountain gorilla group called Oruzogo in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park has some great news for us travellers – Two babies were born! The dominant silverback of Oruzogo group – Tibirikwata – has held his family in an amazing shape during the habituation process with trained UWA
Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation
Makerere University Honors American for Mountain Gorilla Conservation
2013-10-10T21:18:24+03:00
News
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
Mystery Duiker Caught on Bwindi’s Candid Cameras
This is our most exciting year for camera trapping in terms of the number of surprising records as part of our TEAM Network terrestrial vertebrate monitoring. We have captured three species that we have not recorded before. From a single location (approximately 1km from the park boundary), I bring you images of one of this
My First Camera Trap Experience in Bwindi
Ever wondered how possible it is to take pictures of animals in their most concealed habitat, well thanks to the latest camera trap technology mission impossible is declared possible. I took a trip down the Bwindi impenetrable forest with Badru, ITFC’s TEAM Network site manager together with four other field assistants to practically go witness
94 Year Old Lady Tracks Mountain Gorillas
Laura Sonnino,a 94 year old tourist from Italy on March 14, 2013 became the oldest person to have tracked mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in South western Uganda . Born on 20/5/1919, Laura Sonnino successfully tracked the Nkuringo Gorilla Family on her gorilla safari where she viewed the playful apes. Laura says she
Ruhemuka a Silverback Gorilla Dies After Falling Off a Tree
RUHEMUKA, was a subordinate Silverback in the newly habituated Kahungye Mountain gorilla family. He died on Wednesday after falling off a tree, an accident that hapenned in Bwindi. The robust silverback estimated to be slightly above 30 years old is believed to have fallen off a tree landing his head on the ground from a
Rushegura’s Kabukojo Challenges Reigning Silverback Mwirima
Rushegura’s Kabukojo Challenges Reigning Silverback Mwirima
2013-02-14T13:05:26+03:00
About Gorillas, News
The humble but strong soon to be Silver Back of Rushegura Mountain Gorilla Family in the northern Sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, seems tired of playing second fiddle to the dominant Silverback, Mwirima. The dark –faced Mwirima who has for a while enjoyed unchallenged supremacy in a rather stable family of Rushegura, a few