Founded in 1991, IGCP is a coalition of @Conservationorg @FaunaFloraInt & @WWF. IGCP works with partners to secure the future for mountain gorillas.
Joined February 2009
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A gentle reminder : We must protect #mountaingorillas from disease!
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Great News!
A new life in the heart of Bwindi🥳🥳
The Mishaya Gorilla Family in Rushaga has welcomed a newborn baby, bringing the family’s number to 10 members.
Born to Bashekura, this newest addition is a wonderful milestone for the family and a reminder of the importance of protecting these endangered giants and the habitats they call home.
#ExploreUganda | #ConservationSuccess
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Shy? Playful? Protective?
Gorillas have personalities too!
Every gorilla is someone!
Visit with Love. Visit by the rules.
Responsible tourism starts with you!
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Thank you for your constructive feedback. Plans are underway and we will communicate soon!
this is commendable work being done. my concern however is one, is there a plan for igcp and other stakeholders to bring such trainings to kigali since there are a lot of tour operators these ends? i believe it will also be great to train them on ways to stay safe in these times.
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Responsible tourism is paramount for the long-term survival of mountain gorillas.
Today IGCP is meeting with @volcanoesrw management and rangers to discuss measures to strengthen Responsible #mountaingorilla tourism in the wake of #Ebola virus disease in the region.
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Through a One Health approach, IGCP is currently supporting @RDBrwanda to strengthen frontline personnel capacity for effective #Ebola preparedness and Response.
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Observing the #gorilla Visitation rules helps us keep the #mountaingorillas safe from #Ebola and other diseases!
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Biodiversity matters!
#Mountaingorillas don’t live alone. Their forest shelters bird species, beautiful plants, elephants, duikers, bushbucks, golden cats, servals, jackals & more!
By protecting biodiversity, we protect gorillas & their habitat!
Happy #BiodiversityDay
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“Before we worried about tomorrow’s meal. Now we grow our own food.” Amina, a Park-edge farmer.
IGCP’s kitchen gardens initiative allows people to eat healthy, earn an income while leaving the forests to heal.
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The #mountaingorilla population is low unlike other species, gorillas have not reached their carrying capacity, every individual life is important for the welfare & sustainability of the population : Gorilla Doctor, Bernard Ssebidde.
Protect one gorilla, protect every gorilla!
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The #mountaingorilla population is low unlike other species, gorillas have not reached their carrying capacity, every individual life is important for the welfare & sustainability of the population : Gorilla Doctor, Bernard Ssebidde.
Protect one gorilla, protect every gorilla!
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One hour with #mountaingorillas if well utilized can be life changing
Long enough to change your heart. Short enough to protect their peace and save them/you from any possible disease transmission!
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Tiny hands, big joy in Virunga 🦍💚
Congrats Katuku & Bageni family!
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Le Parc National des Virunga est heureux d’annoncer que, vendredi dernier, lors d’un suivi de routine, les pisteurs communautaires ont observé un nouveau-né au sein de la famille Bageni.
Âgée de 9 ans, la femelle subadulte Katuku a donné naissance à son premier petit, un mâle. Cette naissance est la deuxième enregistrée au sein de cette famille cette année, après celle de jumeaux en janvier. Elle porte ainsi le groupe à 60 individus, la famille Bageni restant la plus grande du Parc.
Il s’agit de la neuvième naissance enregistrée dans le Parc National des Virunga en 2026, l’ensemble des naissances étant réparties au sein de sept familles différentes.
Nous sommes profondément reconnaissants envers l’Union européenne, l’UNESCO et les donateurs de notre programme d’adoption de gorilles pour leur soutien continu en faveur de la préservation des gorilles de montagne dans le Parc.
📹 Parc National des Virunga
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They share 98% of our DNA. They mourn, They laugh, They fiercely shield their babies.
There are just about 1063 #mountaingorillas left on Earth. Every single one counts.
On #EndangeredSpeciesDay, protecting a gorilla means protecting forests, families & futures!
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Gentle, Endangered, Adorable!
10 fascinating #mountaingorilla facts :
wwf.org.uk/learn/fascinating…
What is your favourite fact?
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Empowered hands. Protected forests. Bright futures.
Thanks to IGCP, women artisans are transforming weaving into livelihoods that support families and conservation!
Every art piece holds a story of strength.
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