Chasing Gorillas in Rwanda

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3-26-2009 @ 9:59AM

Janelle said...

The mountain gorillas have played such an important role in the Rwandan recovery since the genocide. Just this week, the Rwandan ambassador was discussing this fact for Africa Environment Day

"Conservation has an impact on economic growth," he said. "Empowering people to own the process has an tremendous impact." He also mentioned that the park now hosts an annual Baby Gorilla Naming Ceremony to help promote and publicize their conservation efforts. If you're planning on being in Rwanda this June, be sure to bring a list of baby names.

More details here: http://blogs.nationalgeographic.com/blogs/intelligenttravel/2009/03/recognizing-africa-environment.html

And Lots of Gorilla info here: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/07/virunga/jenkins-text

3-26-2009 @ 10:00AM

Kraig said...

Thanks for the very thoughtful post and good information Janelle. I've heard from so many people how life changing a trip like this one can be.

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