A mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in war-ravaged eastern Congo, a national park announced on Wednesday, in what it described as "a major event" for the endangered subspecies. Spanning more than 7,700 square kilometres, Africa's oldest national park is home to many of the world's last mountain gorillas, yet much of the park is under rebel control and fighting has accelerated forest loss. Caring for twins can be challenging, "particularly during the early months when infants are entirely dependent on their mother for care and transport," the park's statement said. WATCH | Observing gorillas in the wild: Tracking gorillas from a distance | Duration 1:22 Rangers in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park track mountain gorillas in the bush, making sure to keep their distance and maintain precautions against coronavirus transmission. In total, Mafuko has now had seven offspring, including a set of twins which died a week after being born in 2016.

Source: CBC News January 07, 2026 22:09 UTC