This morning, with the help of @GorillaDoctors we managed to free baby Theodore from a snare trap set by poachers. We urgently need to your help to clear deadly snares from the gorilla habitat: https://t.co/VobAtITLI3
The future of @gorillacd, home to the iconic mountain gorilla, is at risk as it deals w/ Ebola, COVID-19 & a recent attack on rangers. Today, w/ the help of GWC, @EmCollective & @leodicaprio, along w/ support from @europeaid, Virunga announced a new fund. https://t.co/hdy2ubs5C4
2/2 Several of you have inquired about what you can do. We are collecting donations to help with the funerals of the fallen rangers as well as to assist the devastated families they leave behind. If you feel led to donate, you can do so here: https://t.co/OUX3dLoWF0.
We are sad to announce the passing of one of our courageous bloodhounds, Sabrina. She was the matriarch & top tracking dog of the Congohounds unit. She was 10yr old. We’re so grateful for her work and dedication to protect the park, its wildlife & communities. #alldogsgotoheaven
Ecotourism is a key pillar of the Virunga Alliance, the park’s initiative to enable stability through sustainable development. The park has welcomed over 25,000 visitors since it reopened tourism in 2014 with over 500 jobs created as a result #WorldTourismDay
Der Amazonas brennt! 🔥 Grund dafür: Brandrodung.
Genau jetzt steht die Schweiz kurz vor dem Abschluss eines Abkommens mit Brasilien, welches mehr Fleischexporte ermöglicht & somit die Abholzungen weiter fördert! 🇨🇭🤝🇧🇷 Stoppen wir das Abkommen! 👇✍️ https://t.co/OO5X5N6ENr