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In this article, we have written a brief overview of the inspiring success story of mountain gorilla conservation.

Climate change forcing Mountain Gorillas to drink more water as temperatures rise Mountain gorillas in the Great Lakes region are usually known not to be heavy consumers of water during their lifetime. Now studies indicate that the frequency of their consumption has increased. Mountain gorillas are the only great apes that live in high mountains

The London publisher says Uganda, being home to mountain gorillas, offers a strong incentive for travellers.

In the early 1990s, the Rwanda genocide was another punch in the gut that saw the efforts of gorilla conservation undermined. With the continuous negative public relations highlighting the unrest in the region, gorilla tourism and conservation continued to be undermined.

Find the best places for gorilla trekking with our inside guide. Includes Rwanda and Uganda with detailed notes on each destination.