Bwindi Impenetrable forest's Gorilla dies aged 28 - Uganda Safaris

Aged 28,Mishaya who had lived half of his life died last Monday due to digestion problems.Mishaya has been living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is found in the southwest of Uganda.His death was sudden after a short illness,according to the top wildlife officials.
























The lifespan of a protected mountain gorilla is 50 years,according to Dr Gladys Kalema (the director of conservation through public health). Dr Gladys Kalema described the fallen gorilla as an active,assertive and friendly gorilla which was liked by many visitors on a gorilla safari.Mishaya broke  away from Nshongi group about 2 years ago and it became the leader of the new found group.

The amusing character of Mishaya will always be missed by those who new him.He used to spice up the gorilla tracking activity in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by giving a compelling opportunity for photographs to many visitors.Such elegant primates have rapidly led to an increase in Uganda Safaris as visitors come to relax and look at their uniqueness.

Dr Seguya Andrew (the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority) said that Mishaya's death is a "blow" to the whole country as one of the most lovely gorillas,free to tourists is lost.Following Mishaya's death,the executive director of Uganda Wildlife Authority sent a team of veterinary doctors to do the further investigation of what was the exact cause of his death.

It is however indicated by the preliminary results that Mishaya died after the coiling of the intestines.He was the only dominant silverback ,alpha male after which a group of habituated gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Mishaya group) was named.Mishaya group is found in the southern region of Bwindi ,in Rushaga.In this southern region,there are other habituated gorilla groups including the Nshongyi group,Busingye group and Kahungye group.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park consists half of the world's total population of mountain Gorillas.These mountain gorillas are one of the rear primate species which many tourists enjoy looking at.This is the main reason why gorilla tracking in Uganda is still the leading tourism activity.
A visitor is required to obtain a gorilla permit from Uganda Wildlife Authority before enjoying the activity.One can either obtain a gorilla permit online or by visiting the UWA offices.

Apart from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,gorillas in Uganda can also be found in Mgahinga gorilla National park,while in Rwanda,they are found in Volcanoes National Park.