115 reactions | Virunga National Park comprises three main sectors: the Northern, Central, and Southern sectors, covering an area of 7,769 sq km. Each of these sectors is home to unique wildlife, including the Hamlyn monkey, hippopotamus, and forest elephant. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Tristan Chopard (1) / Virunga National Park (2, 3, 4) #NatureConservation #Biodiversity #HamlynMonkey #ForestElephant #Hippopotamus #ConservationEfforts #AfricanWildlife #DRCongo | Virunga National Park | Facebook

2.2K views · 615 reactions | Join us, this #WorldRangersDay in celebrating Virunga National Park's guardians. We are extremely grateful for their tireless efforts in protecting the Park, its wildlife, and its communities. Without their commitment, resilience, and bravery, Virunga would not exist. ICCN https://bit.ly/2WFq62p | Virunga National Park | Facebook

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Tourism has been suspended in Virunga National Park following the killing of park ranger Rachel Masika Baraka. She was the eighth ranger to be murdered at the park this year. | BBC World Service

Virunga National Park has been operating in a region deeply impacted by conflict for more than two decades, a formidable challenge that would not have been possible without the unwavering dedication of our Rangers and local staff. Their commitment has been the driving force behind our efforts.⁠ ⁠ Despite the ongoing challenges, we remain resolute in our mission to establish a sustainable green economy in North Kivu and safeguard this vital biodiversity hotspot for the benefit of future generatio

11 reactions | Virunga National Park in The Democratic Republic of Congo uses Bloodhounds, which are famed for their acute sense of smell, as part of its anti-poaching program - In this short video you can watch the dog handlers training a hound to follow the trail of a man. #bloodhounds #poaching #dogs #conservation | Almo Nature | Facebook

Some 50 young people aged between 10 and 16 from the surrounding villages have been selected to train at a brand new football academy set up by Virunga National Park, a natural gem famous for its mountain gorillas and volcanoes, but also infested with armed groups. | AFP News Agency

25K views · 640 reactions | Hail storm over the world’s largest lava lake at the Nyiragongo volcano. ☂️ Want an up close view? See our website at visitvirunga.org for details on booking a night atop the Nyiragongo crater. ✈️量⛺️ | Virunga National Park | Facebook

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