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Nkuringo Family

Nkuringo Gorilla Group Safe and Stable

Nkuringo Gorilla Group Safe and Stable

Nkuringo Family
Concerns had been raised about the stability of  this group after it lost a silverback-Rafiki recently. The news from the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest indicate that the the group of 11 individuals  is intact with 4 black backs and 3 infants. The team resported that it was fascinating to watch Furaha, one of the mothers adjust the position of the baby  while moving and feeding. “Though the other females were less concerned with our presence, the family has since settled under the leadership of Lwamutwe, the dominant black back and Tabu and the two other black backs  are ready to help.
The survey was conducted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority staff and the doctors who were escorted by the UPDF colleagues that usually give support when needed.

Nkuringo was killed a few weeks back by poachers and there was fear that the group could integrate if a new silverback doesn’t emerge! Surprisingly the group has stabilized and Lwamutwe is showing good command of the family.