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They are called Isango (which means ‘Appointment’) and Isangano (which means ‘Crossroad’) - the Rwandans favour what we would think of as unusual names for gorillas - there are others called ‘Word’, ‘Known’, ‘Advisor’ and ‘Greetings’.
Isango and Isangano – pictured here at five months – were born in 2011. The family belong to a group of nine gorillas known as the ‘Hirwa’ (‘lucky one’) group, living in the Parc National des Volcans (Volcanoes Park), Rwanda.
For the first three to four months, they cling to their mother’s chest 24 hours a day while she spends long periods stroking, touching and kissing them.
After four months, youngsters are able to sit up and to stand with a helping hand. Soon afterwards they begin to crawl and start to explore the forest floor – and the other members of the group.
When these pictures were taken, the twins were just starting to become more independent.
Mountain gorillas – who are shaggier than their lowland cousins - live in family groups of up to 30, with typical groups containing 11.
They are led by a dominant male silverback, who is fiercely protective of any babies. Any member of the group will defend the youngsters if they are attacked or threatened.
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