The Economic Times

Gorilla rescued as an orphan from traffickers gives birth in Congo's Virunga National Park: Why baby matters for the endangered primate

Lulingu, an eastern lowland gorilla who endured the horrors of wildlife trafficking, has made a triumphant return to her natural habitat in Virunga National Park. After years in a safe haven, she not only acclimated to the wild but also celebrated a significant milestone in May 2026, giving birth to a healthy baby gorilla fathered by a wild silverback.