In the heart of the Congo Basin, a rare and quiet moment unfolded. A young male bonobo, living free in the rainforest, was seen gently holding a baby golden mongoose — not to harm it, but to cradle it in his hands. The extraordinary encounter took place near the LuiKotale field site in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and was captured by photographer Christian Ziegler. Ziegler’s image was awarded a Highly Commended title in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The photo shows t

Deep in the Congo basin, Lonely Planet Traveller magazine goes exploring for some wild gorillas: | Lonely Planet

2.6K views · 83 reactions | Discover pure tranquility in the Republic of Congo  where ancient rainforests breathe, rivers whisper, and wildlife roams free. In the heart of the Congo Basin, nature slows time, offering rare peace, raw beauty, and a deep connection to the wild. : Victordeboutte | AFRICA IS HOME | Facebook

The world's second-largest rainforest is also one of the most understudied, but a new generation of Congolese scientists is trying to change that. Nat Geo Explorers Mélanie Gouby and Nichole Sobecki headed to the Yangambi research station to learn more about the work being done to study the role the Congo Basin plays in the ecological balance of our planet. Learn more about the research being undertaken by these Congolese scientists: https://on.natgeo.com/44GoztF | National Geographic