Fierce fighting around the Congo's Virunga National Park has increased concerns for the safety of the park's rare mountain gorillas.
There are an estimated 700 wild mountain gorillas remaining worldwide, with 150 living in the park. 9 gorillas living in the troubled park have been killed this year.
Last week, the gorillas were left unprotected as rangers were forced to evacuate their posts due to the fighting. People fleeing from the conflict are now setting up camps inside or next to the park, placing the gorillas under further pressure. The situation is critical. You can help the gorillas if you act today
excerpet from WWF
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