article thumbnail

Congo Rebels Claim They Are Protecting the Gorillas

Critter News

This New York Times article doesn't have much new to report. The rebels insist the gorillas are safe. “We We are protecting them,” said Babu Amani, a rebel spokesman. Tags: virunga war congo gorillas. I did notice this though. In the meantime.

Congo 100
article thumbnail

Cameroon Sets Up Park for Gorillas

Critter News

Let's keep our fingers crossed that it provides effective protection. Cameroon, with one of Africa’s highest rates of deforestation, has set up a new national park to protect gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and a rare type of antelope called bongo.

Cameroon 100