Virunga National Park: New Birth in the Humba Gorilla Family, 16th Recorded in 2026 in Mikeno Sector

Virunga National Park announced a new birth in the Humba gorilla family, with Ndala, a 12-year-old female, giving birth to a male infant. This brings the family to 22 members, the second birth recorded in 2026 and the 16th since the start of the year in Mikeno sector. Despite security challenges in the area, conservation teams continue their monitoring efforts with support from partners such as the European Union and UNESCO.