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The name gorilla is derived from the Greek word 'Gorillai' meaning hairy women.Only 10 countries worldwide host naturally occurring gorilla populations The Latin name for mountain gorillas is Gorilla Gorilla Berengei Mountain gorillas are only found in three countries – Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC Worldwide population = 720: Mountain Gorillas are a critically endangered species Over half the world’s gorilla population is in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda Mountain gorillas are not known to survive outside their natural habitat Like humans, mountain gorillas have individual finger prints The DNA of gorillas is 98%–99% identical to that of a human Females conceive at around 8-9 years with their first being born before age 10 Gorillas consider ants a delicacy Gorillas live in tight knit social units A silverback is a mature adult male gorilla A silverback can weigh up to 120Kgs (260lbs).On average, an adult male gorilla eats up to 25Kgs (about 54lbs) of food a day.The average weight of an adult female gorilla is 90Kgs (198lbs)Every evening, each gorilla makes a bed of leaves to sleep on for the night Gorillas never mate for leisure

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community involvement

HOW BUHOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM TOURISM

The school located two kilometres from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Kayonza Sub-county, Kanungu District survives on tourism. “Everything you see here is because of tourists.When Tourists visit our school,they leave us some omey,says Adams Agaba, the headteacher ,adding that "if it wasn't for tourism this school wouldn't be here.

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conservation efforts

BENEFITS OF REVENUE SHARING

Communities in the three districts bordering Bwindi Impenetrable National Park(BINP) have since the year 2000,benefited from a revenue sharing policy that has enhanced their budgets and provision of social services.The money is used to supplement the budgets of the neighbouring districts of Kanungu,Kisoro and Kabale.

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ranger of the month

CORPORAL BENSON KANYONYI

Corporal Benson Kanyonyi based at the Ruhija Tourism outpost as a head –guide, is an experienced and professional guide whose dedication to gorilla conservation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (BINP) has been extra ordinary.

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MOUNTAIN GORILLA POPULATION ON THE RISE

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Ugandan FG documentary wins Global film award

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Hollywood Star returns to Uganda to trek Mt.Gorillas

Meet Kasotora

She was named Kasotora because the hill was a major landmark for the silverback Safari in the family’s to-ing and fro-ing in an attempt to shake off the habituating trackers. Whatever his destination, the Kasotora hill was sure to lie in its path. Ka......more

USA TODAY - Recognizes Uganda's Gorillas KAMPALA, Uganda — Facebook has long been the place to keep up with your favorite party animals, but soon it'll help you keep up with real ones, too: Africa's endangered mountain gorillas.

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HOW BUHOMA COMMUNITY SCHOOL BENEFITS FROM TOURISM

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CORPORAL BENSON KANYONYI

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