Researchers have found 125,000 western lowland gorillas living in the north of the Democratic Republic of Congo, almost doubling the known number of the endangered species. picked by AutumnLotus 2 months ago

Police in Congo have arrested 13 suspected sorcerers accused of using black magic to steal or shrink men's penises after a wave of panic and attempted lynchings triggered by the alleged witchcraft.

"I'm tempted to say it's one huge joke," [police chief] Oleko said. picked by Kevertje 6 months ago

This area of the congo is 80% unexplored. Numerous expeditions have sought to verify the claims of pygmies that living breathing dinosaurs roam the jungle and have even been killed for food. picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

"They look you straight in the eye and seem to say, 'Here I am. This is what happened to me. Maybe you can do something about it. Maybe you can't. But at least you should know about it.'"
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Six new species, including a bat and two frogs, have been discovered in Democratic Republic of the Congo in an eastern area off limits to scientists for decades because of violence. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

Concealed beneath Lake Kivu is a deadly mixture of methane gas and carbon dioxide that could trigger a fiery disaster if there is volcanic activity. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

If these people want to kill each other - fine. Why randomly shoot innocent animals? picked by BrownTrout 1 year ago

strange teeth for a fish! picked by trushafty38 2 years ago

The Mbuti Pygmies of Congo's Ituri forest have survived a brutal civil war and chaotic aftermath. But peace—with its inevitable land rush—poses an even greater threat. picked by 2manyusernames 9 months ago

Deep in the Congolese jungle is a band of apes that, according to local legend, kill lions, catch fish and even howl at the moon. Local hunters speak of massive creatures that seem to be some sort of hybrid between a chimp and a gorilla. picked by Hoosker 1 year ago

The beasts were due to appear in court, charged with being sold illegally by the roadside. picked by Ellz 1 month ago

First reported here yesterday. It doesn't seem fair that even the earth is "punishing" this part of the continent that is already enduring so much human suffering. Let's hope this sort of thing will lead people to stop their self-induced, mutual suffering, by working together to alleviate earthquake damage. History, unfortunately, indicates that this is unlikely to happen... picked by rambler 8 months ago

Now there are two words I thought, no, I prayed would never be said together. Rape Epidemic. Read this, be beware that it is heartbreaking. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago

An African creature so secretive and rarely spotted that it once had a similar status to the mythical unicorn has been caught on camera in the wild for the first time. Sporting a bump in the centre of its head which resembles a tiny horn, the elusive okapi was photographed living in the jungle of the Democratic Republic of Congo. picked by AutumnLotus 1 month ago

In a lawless land, women pay a terrible price. picked by Mershaullk 1 year ago

Two western lowland gorillas in Congo's Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park embrace before mating face-to-face, as seen in photos released today. Lowland gorillas had never before been seen mating face-to-face, and no wild gorilla had ever been photographed using this behavior. picked by AutumnLotus 8 months ago

For the past decade the search for a rare metal necessary in the manufacturing of Sony's Playstation 2 game console has fueled a brutal conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo

Currently, the Playstation 2 is the best-selling video game console of all-time, having sold through over 140 million units. picked by punthe 3 months ago

An outbreak of plague has been confirmed in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with 42 deaths reported among 626 suspected cases over the past 10 weeks. picked by tlovesd 2 years ago

Outbreaks of asian bird flu, yellow fever in brazil, ebola in the congo...

plague, cholera, tuberculosis OH MY! picked by BADbud 5 days ago

Apparently it's a pretty common occurance over there. Tens of thousands of children on the streets, many of whom are accused of witchcraft.

Very sad. picked by donteatpoop 2 years ago