Update from the field: During the biodiversity survey at Rugezi Marsh, the team of researchers is embarking on an exciting journey to discover the remarkable diversity of mammals! 1/2
These kids serve as ambassadors for RWCA within their communities, advocating for the protection of our beloved cranes and preserving their natural habitat.2/2
As the new school year begins, RWCA is excited to provide its ongoing support to 9 Youth Environmental Clubs situated near the habitat of the Grey Crowned Cranes. We are providing students with school materials including notebooks and pens to facilitate their academic success.1/2
There're some dudes that I adore so much among whom✌️ are @Ngabo_Karegeya & @Inkotanyi_C. None of them is an influencer in some blind eyes but in my view, they are so inspirational to both youth and old gen. They are our national treasures🤌🔥
Much respect dudies! Complimenti!🙌
As we embark on this journey of remembrance, It's a time to reflect on the lives lost and the profound impact the Genocide against Tutsi in 1994 had on us. Let us come together as Rwandans to continue building a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
#Kwibuka29
Being a mom is hungry work! Gutangara needs all the energy she can get at 38 years old caring for a newborn. #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
The first three years of an infant gorilla's life is heavily dependent on mom. Ubwitange is about 1 ½ years old so they will stay close to Nsanganira for just a little bit longer! #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
🚨 SOUND ON 🚨 Dominant silverback, Mutobo, has a lot to say this Wednesday morning! Did you know that when a gorilla performs a chest beat, they are actually doing it with cupped hands and not closed fists? #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Just like human babies, infant gorillas learn by copying the older gorillas! Here is 1 year old Nshunguye doing a little chest beat. While it is common for adult males to chest beat to show dominance, female gorillas typically chest beat to initiate play!
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
...back in 2002!! Kurinda is 20 years old and is also mom to the beloved 4-year-old Bisoke! This raises the numbers in Ntambara’s group to 14! Congratulations Kurinda! 🥳 #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation 2/2
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Who else wishes they could just sit back, relax, and play with their feet like Nshunguye does on this lovely Monday? #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
😍WOW😍 How could you not stare into those eyes all day?? This is Twibuke, a 24-year-old dominant silverback of Ntambara’s group. #mountaingorillas#nature#conservation
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
Can you believe Urahirwa’s infant is going to be 5 months old next week?? Time flies so fast with these little ones. #nature#conservation#mountaingorillas
📸: Cedric Ujeneza
At #KwitaIzina you will be a stone throw away from the Ellen DeGeneres Campus for the Diana Fossey Gorilla Fund, a conservation institution in its own class. Look up links...you will certainly put the campus on your bucket list. @TheEllenFund