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A female gorilla rescued from illegal wildlife trade as an infant has given birth in the wild, marking a groundbreaking moment for conservation. Lulingu's baby, born in Congo's Virunga National Park, proves that orphaned gorillas can not only return to the wild but thrive there.
A gorilla rescued from illegal wildlife trade at 18 months old just gave birth in the wild after successful reintroduction to Congo's Virunga National Park. The baby's father is a wild silverback, proving Lulingu fully integrated into her natural home.
When customs officers rescued baby gorilla Zeytin from traffickers a year ago, the world rallied to send him to an African sanctuary. Now conservationists are fighting to give him the social life he desperately needs.