On January 23, Dr. Cedric entered Virunga National Park's Mt. Tshiabirimu sector to check on the 4 members of Katsabara group. He observed them feeding and relaxing, with all 4 members appeared to be in good health. Pictured: #silverback Katsabara

Following reports of a respiratory outbreak in Christmas group, Dr. Nelson conducted a monitoring visit. #Silverback Christmas had been showing the most persistent symptoms but fortunately he is showing signs of improving! We will keep monitoring him to track his recovery.

Dr. Nelson entered Mgahinga Gorilla NP to check on Nyakagezi group. During the observation period, #silverback Rukundo (pictured) was ranging away from silverbacks Mark + Ndungutse amidst ongoing competition for leadership. All members of the group appeared to be in good health.

When you're a baby mountain gorilla, every day is a good hair day 😎 Pictured: Umuhigo's baby of Igisha group, photographed by Dr. Adrien

The GVTC in partnership with Food and Agriculture Organization, World Health Organization (WHO), UNICEF, WWF, Gorilla Doctors, IGCP, IUCN held an inception meeting for the SOHGVL #OneHealth project in the #GVL

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Dr. Nelson visited Binyindo group in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda on February 18. The group is comprised of 1 silverback, 5 adult females, and 1 juvenile. All 7 members of the group appeared to be in good health! Pictured: female Nyampaka

When you're not quite ready to face Monday... 🫥 On Feb 21, Dr. Ricky checked on Kyaguliro B group in Bwindi Impenetrable NP. #Silverback Kasoni (pictured) hid in the vegetation while the other group members were calm. All members appeared to be in good health!

On Feb 20, Dr. Fred visited Busingye group in #Bwindi Impenetable NP. This large group comprises of 17 mountain gorillas: 1 #silverback (Mutatina, pictured), 1 blackback, 6 adult females, 3 sub-adult females, and 6 infants. All members of the group appeared to be in good health.

Ruvumu's infant had been monitored for slow growth rate but during last week's health check on Susa group in Rwanda's Volcanoes NP, the infant exhibited good growth and energy levels. Our veterinary team will continue to closely monitor the infant's progress.

Dr. Fred reports that all 7 members of Tindatine group are in good visual health as of their recent health check in Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda! They were ranging close to Bweza group but all members of both groups were calm with no observed interactions at the time.

Last week, Virunga's dedicated community trackers discovered a young gorilla, Fazili, from the Bageni family caught in a poacher’s snare. Though these traps are intended for other wildlife, gorillas sometimes fall victim.⁠ ⁠ Thanks to a rapid response from Virunga's monitoring

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Happy Wednesday! Enjoy this photo of Inyungu with her infant, taken by Dr. Adrien during a routine health check on Agashya group in Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda earlier this month. Reminder! You can join us on BlueSky: bsky.app/profile/gorill…

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