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Scientists turn to eDNA to protect Rwanda’s mountain Gorillas

27 May 2026, 11:28 GMT By editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)
Scientists turn to eDNA to protect Rwanda’s mountain Gorillas
Credit: editorial@africanews.com (Dominic Wabwireh)

Rwanda is using environmental DNA technology to help detect endangered species like mountain gorillas and golden monkeys, as scientists and conservationists seek new ways to monitor biodiversity in dense forests threatened by climate change and human activity.