A rare conservation milestone has been achieved in the Democratic Republic of Congo's Virunga National Park with the birth of twin male mountain gorillas. Discovered on January 3, 2026, the twins were born to a 22-year-old gorilla named Mafuko. Twin births are exceptionally rare among mountain gorillas, occurring in only about 1% of cases. Park authorities have increased monitoring and protection measures to support the vulnerable newborns during their critical early months.