Virunga National Park

Murders, Kidnapping Prompt Decision To Close Virunga National Park

Unchecked violence, which recently peaked with a murder of a park ranger and kidnapping of three visitors, has led to the closure of Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for at least the rest of the year.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2018 1:15am

Murders Of Six At Virunga National Park Condemned By UNESCO

The murders of six in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, including five rangers, this week has been condemned by the director-general of UNESCO.

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By NPT Staff - April 11th, 2018 1:30am

Hippo Count In Virunga National Park Is ‘Encouraging,’ Researchers Say

After decades of steep decline due to poaching and habitat loss, the hippopotamus population in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park is showing signs of recovery.

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By NPT Staff - November 11th, 2016 2:30am

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