Unit 1 Required Readings Flashcards
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Q
where is Virunga and what is the flagship species? what was threatening it?
A
in the Congo/Democratic Republic of Congo
Flagship species: gorillas
SOCO oil company wants the oil within the park, some corruption is present where they were bribing the M23 rebel group (who is fighting with the Congolese government) to travel through the Congo, M23 gets a cut of profits for helping them get into the park
