Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo is home to several hundred mountain gorillas, which represent about one-third of the global population of this species. Park rangers are establishing checkpoints to screen visitors for Ebola as part of efforts to protect the primates, who are particularly susceptible to the virus. The rangers are also addressing challenges posed by an increase in conflict-related violence in the region.
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Virunga National Park Implements Measures Against Ebola to Protect Gorillas
Virunga National Park is taking steps to protect its mountain gorilla population from Ebola by setting up visitor screening checkpoints. Rangers are also facing challenges from rising violence in the area.
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A park famed for rare gorillas gears up to fight Ebola and protect its primates
Virunga National Park Implements Measures Against Ebola to Protect Gorillas