# Mountain Gorilla Rescue in Uganda

> Mountain gorilla rescue in Uganda focuses on partner-led veterinary response for snared and injured gorillas, snare removal in Bwindi and Mgahinga, and humane conflict mitigation at park edges — not WARN-run facilities or tourism.

**Target query:** mountain gorilla rescue Uganda

## Stats
| Stat | Detail |
| --- | --- |
| ~1,063 | Mountain gorillas globally |
| ~50% | Live in Uganda |
| Endangered | IUCN status |
| 2 | Uganda gorilla parks |

## Why Uganda matters for gorillas
Roughly half the world's mountain gorillas live in Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks. Uganda shares the Virunga population with Rwanda and the DRC — the only great ape whose numbers are increasing, but still Endangered and entirely dependent on continued protection.

## Snares, disease and conflict
Wire snares set for bushmeat maim and kill gorillas. Gorillas share much of our DNA and are acutely vulnerable to human respiratory disease — strict health protocols exist because a common cold can kill a gorilla. Dense human settlement at park edges drives crop raiding and conflict.

## What WARN funds through partners
WARN makes grants to established Ugandan and regional organisations for veterinary response, snare removal and humane conflict mitigation. WARN does not run gorilla facilities, trekking operations or its own field teams.

## UK Donor Route for Gorilla Conservation
Donate at /appeals/gorillas for partner grants covering veterinary response, snare removal and conflict mitigation in Bwindi and Mgahinga. Uganda and Rwanda both hold mountain gorilla populations within the 17-country network. See /rescue/donate-gorilla-conservation for donor-intent search.

## Disease Risk and Tourist Protocols
Mountain gorillas share much of our DNA and die from human respiratory infections. Strict health protocols — mask distance, illness screening — exist because a common cold can kill a gorilla. Partner care protocols respect these rules.

## What Your Gift Buys on the Ground
Roughly £15–25 funds one street dog through catch, neuter, rabies vaccination and return in network countries. £100 supports a small clinic day. £500 helps stock quarantine after a trafficking seizure. Monthly gifts let partners plan multi-year CNVR instead of crisis-only response.

## What WARN funds
- Veterinary response for snared and injured mountain gorillas through established partners.
- Snare-removal patrol support in Bwindi and Mgahinga buffer zones.
- Humane human-wildlife conflict mitigation for communities at park edges.
- Care protocols that respect strict disease-prevention rules for great apes.
- Snare-removal patrol support in Bwindi buffer zones.

## FAQ
### How many mountain gorillas are in Uganda?
Roughly half the global population of about 1,063 mountain gorillas lives in Bwindi and Mgahinga, alongside populations in Rwanda and the DRC.

### Does WARN fund gorilla trekking?
No. WARN makes grants for veterinary response, snare removal and conflict mitigation — not tourism operations.

### Does WARN run gorilla sanctuaries in Uganda?
No. WARN is a grant-making not-for-profit partnering with established Ugandan conservation organisations.

### What threatens mountain gorillas in Uganda?
Snares, disease from human proximity, habitat pressure from dense settlement and historic poaching pressure — though intensive protection has driven recovery.

### How does Uganda compare to Rwanda?
Both hold mountain gorilla populations in the Virunga volcanoes. WARN funds partner work in both countries through the gorilla appeal and country pages.

### Can UK donors support Ugandan gorillas?
Yes — donate to the gorilla appeal or explore /countries/uganda for programme context.

### Are gorillas still Endangered?
Yes. Numbers are increasing thanks to intensive protection, but mountain gorillas remain Endangered and dependent on continued funding.

### What is the Albertine Rift?
A biodiversity hotspot spanning Uganda, Rwanda and neighbours — home to gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and hundreds of endemic species under intense human pressure.

### Can I donate to gorilla conservation from the UK?
Yes — /appeals/gorillas funds partner-led veterinary response and snare removal in Uganda and Rwanda.

### How does Uganda compare to Rwanda for gorilla funding?
Both hold Virunga populations. WARN funds partner work in both through the gorilla appeal and country pages.

### Can I adopt a gorilla symbolically?
WARN offers gorilla programme support through /appeals/gorillas — symbolic adoption species focus is on dog, cat, elephant, tiger, orangutan, macaw, pangolin and sea turtle at /adopt.

### Are mountain gorilla numbers increasing?
Yes — intensive protection has driven recovery to roughly 1,063 globally, but they remain IUCN Endangered and entirely dependent on continued funding.

Related appeal: https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/appeals/gorillas/
Human-readable page: https://worldanimalrescuenetwork.org/rescue/mountain-gorilla-rescue-uganda