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Western Lowland Gorilla: Facts, Population and Where to See Them
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Western Lowland Gorilla: Facts, Population and Where to See Them

The western lowland gorilla (Gorilla gorilla gorilla) is the smallest and most numerous of the four gorilla subspecies, a Critically…

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Types of Gorillas: The 2 Species and 4 Subspecies Explained
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Types of Gorillas: The 2 Species and 4 Subspecies Explained

There are two species of gorilla, the eastern gorilla and the western gorilla, and each splits into two subspecies, giving…

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How Do Gorillas Mate? Gorilla Breeding Guide
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How Do Gorillas Mate? Gorilla Breeding Guide

Gorillas mate on the ground, usually with the female crouched forward and the male behind her, in a brief act…

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Things To Do in Uganda: 20 Uganda Tours, Safaris and Adventures
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Things To Do in Uganda: 20 Uganda Tours, Safaris and Adventures

The best things to do in Uganda are mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale, the Nile boat…

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Best Safari Countries in Africa: Where to Go and What Each Does Best
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Best Safari Countries in Africa: Where to Go and What Each Does Best

The best safari countries in Africa are Tanzania and Kenya for the wildebeest migration and big cats, Botswana for private…

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Best Gorilla Safaris in Africa: Uganda vs Rwanda vs Congo vs Gabon Compared
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Best Gorilla Safaris in Africa: Uganda vs Rwanda vs Congo vs Gabon Compared

The best gorilla safaris in Africa are mountain gorilla treks in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Rwanda’s Volcanoes National…

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Gorilla Trekking Packing List: What to Pack for Uganda and Rwanda
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Gorilla Trekking Packing List: What to Pack for Uganda and Rwanda

What to pack for gorilla trekking: waterproof boots, long neutral layers, a rain jacket, gardening gloves, knee-high gaiters and a…

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Comparing Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga
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Comparing Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Mgahinga

For most first gorilla treks, Bwindi is the stronger pick, with more than 20 habituated families spread over four sectors,…

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What to Wear for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda
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What to Wear for Gorilla Trekking in Uganda and Rwanda

What to wear for gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda: long sleeves, quick-dry trousers, waterproof boots, gaiters, gardening gloves and…

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Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda: The Four Hours, Families, Cost and Booking
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Gorilla Habituation Experience in Uganda: The Four Hours, Families, Cost and Booking

The gorilla habituation experience in Uganda lets a small group of four visitors join researchers, trackers and rangers for up…

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