Titus Gorilla Group

Along with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda is home to the Titus Gorilla Group, one of the three nations where mountain gorillas can be found. One of the largest species in the primate family, mountain gorillas are endangered.

The human DNA of mountain gorillas is 98% similar to that of chimpanzees and baboons.

Living in the forests of Volcanoes National Park, which is situated in northwest Rwanda and is two hours from Kigali city and Kigali International Airport, are mountain gorillas.

Titus the gorilla troop is one of the ten habituated groups in the park.

The silverback, who was born in 1974 while Dian Fossey was studying at Karisoke, one of the families, inspired the name of the Titus Gorilla Group.

The gorilla researcher “Kelly Stewart,” who used to watch the troop, gave him the moniker. Among the people Titus lost to poaching were his father, brother, sisters, and uncle.

For eight years, there were no females in the group, and until females from other groups began to join, the males were seen acting homosexually.

Titus ruled for a considerable amount of time before ceding control to “Beetsme,” who had turned into a silverback and was prepared to assume leadership.

The Gorilla Family of Uganda

He ruled until his passing in 2001. Titus was said to have dominated the world’s largest gorilla group and to have produced more offspring than any other male.

He was a strong leader who started a conflict with Kuryama, his silverback son.

When a female was caught secretly mating with his son Kuryama, he was seen biting her out of protectiveness for her. Up to his passing, Beetsme was a capable leader.

One of the families that has survived for a long time is the Titus gorilla group.

Both new and former members of the group live together.

It is permitted for eight persons to trek and spend an hour with this group.During the dry season, the walk is more ideal. Schedule a tour and take in the breathtaking scenery.