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Tag: Virunga National Park (Congo, Democratic Republic of)
Ndakasi, Mountain Gorilla in Famous Selfie, Dies at 14
She died at age 14 in the Democratic Republic of Congo after “a prolonged illness,” said the park where she lived.
6 Park Rangers Ambushed and Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve
The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas.
6 Park Rangers Killed in Congo Gorilla Reserve Ambush
The attack in the Virunga National Park was the latest assault on rangers charged with protecting one of Africa’s oldest nature areas.
12 Rangers Among 17 Killed in Congo Park Ambush
The attack at Virunga National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site in eastern Congo, was among the deadliest in its recent history.