Gorillas Use Chest Beating to Prevent Conflict, Not Provoke it, a New Study Finds
It's believed that each thump may act as a calling card, with members of a dominant male's group being able to identify the silverback.
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Rick Warren Helps Rwanda Become a Country With a Purpose
Pastor Rick Warren, author of the Purpose Driven Life, along with the president of Rwanda launched '40 Days of Purpose' for thousands of Rwandan Christians, and affirmed a Global Peace Plan that tackles five of the largest problems facing the world today including, poverty, disease, and ignorance.
'Comical-Looking' Bat Thought to Be Extinct is Found Again After 40 Years in Dense Rainforest
Bat Conservation International has rediscovered Hill's horseshoe bat, a bizarre critically endangered 'lost species' not seen in 40 years.
Genocide Survivor's Wholesome Squirrel Photos Go Viral (LOOK)
Rwandan genocide survivor Niki Colemont escaped to Belgium and began photographing red squirrels, which healed his soul.
Woman Who Saved 30,000 Children Wins Prize of $1 Million
A woman who saved 30,000 children during Burundi's civil war was awarded with a $1 million humanitarian prize for her work.
Gorillas Spring into Action to Dismantle Poacher's Traps
After an illegal snare fatally injured a baby ape, a pair of young gorillas spotted and destroyed at least two other traps set by poachers.
When She Saw People Sleeping on the Dirt, She Delivered a Healthier Alternative
Thousands of people contract dangerous diseases from sleeping on dirt floors every night – which is why this Stanford student wanted to find a solution.
Everyone is Celebrating Congo's Massive New Park Since Similar Preserve Saved Gorillas From Extinction
Now that mountain gorillas have rebounded from their listing as "critically endangered", conservationists are hopeful for its relatives in the Congo.
Man Keeps Kids From Chopping Trees, Puts Them Into School, and Saves Environment at the Same Time
Jean Bosco may have grown up in a home without electricity or running water, but that did not stop him from using his high school education to do great things for his country.
Forest Policies in Rwanda, US and Gambia Win UN-backed Awards
Rwanda won an award for engineering a major reversal in the trend toward declining forests with its massive reforestation program promoting indigenous species and involving the local population. The US and Gambia also won awards for forest policies enacted.
First Airport for Drones Designed to Deliver Emergency Supplies in Africa
Droneport will allow unmanned aircraft to deliver medical supplies and other critical cargo to people in the remote areas of Africa.
Recalling a Hero of the Rwandan Genocide
On the 17th anniversary marking the start of the Rwandan genocide, comes the story of Carl Wilkens -- the only American to stay in the country, remaining behind to protect Tutsi friends.
Congo, Rwanda and Uganda Unite to Save Mountain Gorillas
Borders will matter less to central Africa's mountain gorillas, following the launch of a strategic conservation plan which covers adjoining areas of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Former Foes Congo, Rwanda Agree to Share Energy
Former foes Congo and Rwanda have agreed to a joint project to produce 200 megawatts of power from methane gas reservoirs in the lake on their shared border, a senior Congolese power official said on Friday.
Rwanda the Cleanest Country, After Monthly Litter Cleanups With the President
Rwanda has become one of the cleanest countries in the world -- as clean as Switzerland -- thanks to new laws requiring every citizen to pick up litter. Dignitaries, even the president and his cabinet, regularly participate in the clean up.
Canadian Professor Expanding Nutritional Program to a Quarter-Million Rwandan Children
UNICEF and the government of Rwanda have invited a professor from the University of B.C. to expand a 12-month nutritional pilot study involving 1,100 children into a national program for nearly half a million toddlers aged six months to two y
Coffee Helps Rwanda Move Forward 20 Years After Genocide
This week marks the 20th anniversary of the Rwandan Genocide. Coffee has played a role in the creation of worthwhile livelihoods for a half million people.
24 New Baby Gorillas Bring Hope for the Species - and Adorable Photos!
In the wake of a 26 percent population boost for this iconic species, the addition of 24 adorable baby mountain gorillas offer new hope for the future.
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