Two new births of mountain gorillas (Gorilla beringei beringei) have been recorded in the Mikeno sector of the Virunga National Park, located in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). These recent births add to a growing trend of successful reproduction among the endangered species, which are native to the region and face threats from habitat loss and poaching. The births follow the arrival of a Grauer's gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri) baby on May 21, 2026, from a female that was reintroduced into the wild on Mount Tshiaberimu. This event was reported by the Gorilla Rehabilitation and Conservation Education Center (GRACE), an organization based in the eastern part of the DRC and dedicated to biodiversity conservation. GRACE described the newborn Grauer's gorilla as "one of the first eastern lowland gorillas to have been successfully reintroduced into the wild." This is a significant milestone, as reintroducing gorillas into their natural habitat is a complex and rare achievement. Benoit Ishaba, the gorilla monitoring officer at Mount Tshiaberimu, shared updates on the park's official Facebook page, noting that the mother, named Lulingu, and her baby were observed grooming and hugging each other, with both appearing to be in good health. The two recent births of mountain gorillas in the Mikeno sector involve the Masibo and Nyakamwe families. The female Nvunabandi gave birth to a male, increasing the Masibo group's total to 16 individuals. Meanwhile, Kabila gave birth to another male in the Nyakamwe group, which now has 18 members. According to the Virunga National Park, these births mark the 15th in the Mikeno sector since the beginning of January. This increase in births is seen as a positive sign, indicating that the protection measures implemented by field teams are effective in ensuring the safety and reproduction of the gorilla population. The Virunga National Park is one of the most important protected areas in Africa, home to a significant portion of the world's mountain and Grauer's gorilla populations. Conservation efforts, including anti-poaching patrols, habitat protection, and community engagement, have played a crucial role in stabilizing and growing the gorilla population. The recent births are a testament to the ongoing efforts by local and international conservation groups to safeguard these critically endangered primates for future generations.