New steps in conservation mountain gorilla

Virunga, baby gorillaThe three countries home to mountain gorillas have agreed on new measures to conserve the critically endangered animals. They also made decisions to maximize the economic benefits these great apes bring to local communities.

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Oil drilling plans in World Heritage Site Virunga

A British oil company, SOCO, and others including Total, are looking to explore for oil reserves in the Virunga National Park, Africa’s oldest UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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