The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is one of the two subspecies of the eastern gorilla. There are two populations. One is found in the Virunga volcanic mountains of Central Africa, within three National Parks: Mgahinga, in south-west Uganda; Volcanoes, in north-west Rwanda; and Virunga in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The other is found in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Some primatologists consider the Bwindi population in Uganda may be a separate subspecies,[3] though no description has been finished. As of November 2012, the estimated total number of mountain gorillas is around 880.
Thanks to a great friend Chris for this gem of a postcard from Rwanda
of the mountain gorilla. I'm in awe of this postcard!
Sent: 18 February 2015 Received: 6 March 2015 Travelled: 16 days
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