Despite its relatively small size, Rwanda has a diverse range of wildlife, including gorillas, buffalo, chimpanzees, elephants, lions, leopards, mountain gorillas and white and black rhinos. However, the country’s wildlife population has faced significant challenges in the past, including habitat loss, poaching, and conflict.

In the 1990s, Rwanda’s civil war and genocide had a devastating impact on the country’s wildlife. National parks and protected areas were destroyed, and many animals were killed for food or as a result of the conflict. The mountain gorilla population, in particular, was hit hard, with half of the population killed during the conflict.

Since then, the government of Rwanda has made significant efforts to protect and conserve the country’s wildlife. National parks and protected areas have been restored and expanded, and anti-poaching measures have been put in place. As a result, the mountain gorilla population has increased, and other species such as lions and black rhinos have been reintroduced to the country.

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