WATCH: Rare twin gorilla babies born in Congo

Conservationists at Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are celebrating the birth of twin mountain gorillas, a rare occurrence in the species. Mountain gorillas are critically endangered, with fewer than 900 individuals remaining in the wild across three populations in Central Africa. Twin births are uncommon in gorillas and represent a significant boost to conservation efforts aimed at stabilizing the species' population. Virunga, one of Africa's oldest national parks, has been a focal point for mountain gorilla protection despite ongoing security challenges in the region. The births underscore the importance of protected habitat and intensive conservation work in reversing the decline of one of humanity's closest living relatives.