KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — In a rare occurrence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, twin mountain gorillas were recently born in the Virunga National Park, renowned for its biodiversity but threatened by conflict.

“The twins, believed to be a female and a male, are approximately two weeks old and are being closely monitored by field teams,” the park authorities said Tuesday in a statement.

A similar event was reported in January in the park with the birth of male twins.